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Sarah Lamie

Practical, compassionate therapy with CBT focus

LCSW Illinois

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Sarah

Sarah Lamie brings a practical, collaborative approach grounded in cognitive behavioral techniques to support people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

As an LCSW practicing in Illinois, she draws on 18 years of experience to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, develop coping strategies, and build confidence to move toward meaningful change. She emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that encourages honest exploration of feelings and goals.

Clients work with her to set concrete, achievable steps while also attending to deeper personal narratives and values. Her toolkit includes client-centered listening, mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity, motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment to change, and narrative techniques to reframe life stories.

Sarah also has experience addressing aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, hospice and end-of-life issues, traumatic brain injury, and a range of relational and identity challenges. She provides care in English and offers several online session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance, and creating a supportive space where people can explore feelings and identify personal goals; it helps when someone needs a collaborative, nonjudgmental environment to sort through concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and techniques to reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation, supporting people who want tools to manage difficult emotions and build resilience.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailor a blend of methods that fit the individual's circumstances rather than prescribing a single technique from the start.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for scheduling flexibility and continuity of care across busy or changing schedules. These options make it possible to access licensed professionals from home or work and to choose the medium that feels most comfortable for ongoing therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sarah commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes, as well as related areas like caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered listening and mindfulness to create practical, goal-oriented work alongside compassionate support.
What level of experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience supporting people through a variety of emotional and life transition challenges.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149016693.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and availability.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English