- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Sarah
Sarah Lamie is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. She speaks English and works from Illinois. Her practice includes additional focus areas such as caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, isolation, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
She uses straightforward conversation to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions typically look at what has been happening, what gets in the way of feeling better, and small steps that might change daily routines. Sarah draws on approaches like client-centered work and cognitive behavioral tools to make these steps concrete and manageable.
Her background includes long-term practice with adults facing major life transitions and end-of-life concerns. That experience informs how she talks about grief, caregiver strain, and aging-related issues. She also works with young adults and women around identity, purpose, and impulsivity when these come up.
Sarah often integrates mindfulness practices and narrative techniques to help people notice patterns in thoughts and stories they tell about themselves. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants to find practical reasons to shift habits or take a next step. These methods are offered within a conversational, client-centered framework.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location. International clients are not accepted. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Sarah blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practice in ways that fit video or phone conversations. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings, helping them name concerns and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change patterns. Mindfulness practice teaches simple attention and breathing strategies to reduce reactivity and build calm awareness.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about goals, what has helped or not helped before, and preferences for practical tools versus narrative exploration. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as work progresses.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. Phone sessions often require less bandwidth and can be a quieter alternative, while video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. These practical choices help integrate therapy into everyday life without demanding major schedule changes.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, isolation, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses conversational, client-centered work combined with narrative techniques to help people tell and reframe the stories they carry. Cognitive behavioral tools are added to identify unhelpful thought patterns that keep guilt or shame active.
What is her professional background?
She is an LCSW with 18 years of clinical experience, including work with adults facing life transitions, end-of-life concerns, and caregiver stress.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location. Exact rates are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.