- Guilt and shame work
- Attachment focus
- Caregiver stress
About Sarah
Sarah Jane Battersby Hannigan is a Connecticut licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, and depression. She also helps with compassion fatigue and issues connected to guilt and shame.
Her approach is straightforward. Sessions focus on talking through what is happening now and what keeps repeating. She listens for patterns in thoughts, behaviors, and interactions. Then she and the person work on small, practical steps to test different ways of responding.
Sarah pays attention to attachment and communication styles that shape relationships. She helps people notice control habits, caregiver strain, and issues that come up during separation or divorce. She also supports those facing midlife questions, workplace stress, and struggles with mood or panic.
Clients can expect clear conversation about goals and options. The therapist describes options and invites input on what feels workable. She encourages realistic practice between sessions so new patterns can take hold.
Her practice accepts people from outside the U.S. who are able to work in English. To begin, prospective clients use the site flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online sessions
Sarah Jane uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on observable patterns and practical change. One approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns so people can test different responses in real life; this is useful for anxiety, panic, and mood challenges. Another approach centers on attachment and communication patterns in relationships, helping people notice how early interaction styles show up now and affect trust and connection.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She discusses options with each person and makes choices together based on current concerns, goals, and what feels doable. The therapist frames interventions as experiments to see what helps rather than fixed prescriptions.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into daily life, such as allowing sessions from a location that reduces travel time or enabling shorter check-ins during a busy day. It can also make it simpler to include realistic practice between sessions so new behaviors can be tried in everyday settings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She listens for the story behind the feeling and looks at patterns that keep the shame alive. Then she and the client try small, practical changes to how those moments are handled.
What is her background and experience?
She holds an LMFT credential and has 15 years of professional experience working with interpersonal and mood-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Connecticut and lists Connecticut as her location for practice matters.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm time zones and any cross-border considerations before scheduling.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options on the booking flow before scheduling.
How does payment work?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location. Check the platform details for exact pricing in your area.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.