Sarah Claridge

Calm, practical care for life’s toughest moments

LISW Ohio

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Sarah

Sarah Claridge is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio who combines practical evidence-based methods with a person-centered stance to help clients navigate emotional and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside solution-focused strategies and mindfulness to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and major life transitions. With 14 years of experience she emphasizes collaboration, helping people develop clear, manageable steps toward change while honoring each person’s lived experience.

Her work includes attention to a wide set of concerns, from mood disorders and obsessive or compulsive patterns to relationship and communication problems, grief, parenting difficulties, and issues related to identity and self-worth. She also supports clients coping with process and substance addictions, compassion fatigue, and the ups and downs of career and life purpose.

Sarah aims to create an affirming atmosphere where clients can build resilience, practice new skills, and pursue realistic goals at a pace that fits their needs. Those who work with her can expect an approach that balances practical tools and reflective exploration, guided by respect and curiosity.

She works with clients to tailor strategies for symptom reduction, improved coping, and clearer decision-making while centering each person’s priorities and preferences.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Sarah integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy with mindfulness practices to support clients in an online setting. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. Client-centered work emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, allowing clients to explore values, relationships, and self-worth while feeling heard and respected. Mindfulness therapy adds skills for staying present and managing stress and emotional reactivity through attention and acceptance techniques.

Choosing an approach is collaborative rather than fixed; the therapist works with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges. Sessions often blend techniques so that practical tools, reflective conversation, and skill-building align with what the client wants to accomplish over time.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate varying schedules and comfort levels. These formats provide flexibility for those balancing work, family, or other commitments, and they make it possible to continue consistent care from different locations. The combination of tailored therapeutic approaches and multiple remote formats helps people access treatment that meets their practical needs and clinical goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

The practice covers a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe the therapeutic style used?

The style combines client-centered listening with evidence-based tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused approaches to meet individual needs.

How long has the therapist been practicing?

She has 14 years of clinical experience working with diverse emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is licensed as an LISW in Ohio with licence number OH LISW I.1901897 and maintains a practice based in that state.

Are sessions offered in languages other than English?

Services are provided in English; international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Clients may choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging for their appointments.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English