Sarah (she/her) Smith

Sarah (she/her) Smith

Clinical Social Worker (203) 526-8066

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About Me

I am licensed in Connecticut with about 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to begin or continue therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Thank you for inviting me on your journey to feeling better and pursuing life one day at a time. My primary approach to therapy is placing emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. Building rapport through time and trust will determine how effective treatment will be. I like to explore treatment with humor, play, and a thorough family history to assist clients on their journey to reaching their goals. Treatment strategies include grief therapy, role play, cognitive behavioral therapy, stress and crisis management, communication and social skills building, and trauma informed care. I also encourage and welcome clients to incorporate their faith, religion or spirituality into treatment as you see fit.

Orientation & Focus

Modalities

Couples, Families, Groups

Languages Spoken

English, Haitian Creole

Specialties

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Conditions Treated

  • Abandonment
  • Addiction & Substance Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Aging & Senior Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Blended Families
  • Body Image
  • Career Issues
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping Skills
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Fatherhood Issues
  • First responder issues
  • Grief & Loss
  • Guilt & Shame
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Immigration Issues
  • Impulsivity
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Young Adult Issues

Treatment Options

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Locations

Main Location

1204 Whitney Ave Apt 410
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
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