Sarah Wall , LCSW

Sarah Wall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with more than 20 years of experience in counseling, clinical social work, psychotherapy, and school social work. She holds a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University and brings a depth of experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, career transitions, substance use and gambling issues, grief and loss, foster care and adoption matters, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and ADHD.

Her counseling style is understanding, open-minded, and laid-back, grounded in respect, sensitivity, empathy, and compassion. She approaches each person without judgment and focuses on helping them identify what will work best in their life. Sarah adapts her work to each client, tailoring sessions and treatment plans to fit specific needs and goals.

Clinically, she integrates a range of therapeutic methods, combining cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior strategies with humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives, as well as solution-focused brief and rational-emotive techniques. This flexible blend allows her to address symptoms, develop coping skills, and explore underlying patterns in relationships and behavior.

Sarah makes herself available for messaging and live chat sessions and typically checks messages twice daily, Monday through Friday, with an aim to respond within 24 hours. Her listed office hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5:30pm to 8:00pm Eastern Time. She looks forward to getting to know prospective clients and supporting them in their work toward well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sarah Wall uses a combination of proven approaches that translate well to online formats. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the client without judgment, helping individuals explore their values and make decisions that feel right for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and interpersonal conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sarah works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques accordingly so therapy fits the individual rather than expecting the client to fit a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life with licensed professionals and therapists guiding the process.