Sarah Sabbides , LICSW

Sarah Sabbides is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts with 9 years of experience offering individual and family therapy. As a LICSW she holds an advanced clinical social work license that authorizes independent practice and clinical assessment.

She brings focused expertise in addressing stress and anxiety, helping clients cope with addictions, and navigating relationship concerns. Her practice also includes work with trauma and abuse, and she has supported clients dealing with PMDD and PPA. Sarah combines practical strategies and compassionate listening to help people manage life transitions and complex emotional challenges.

In sessions she prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She works collaboratively with each person to set goals and develop coping skills tailored to their situation. Sarah acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and affirms the decision to seek support as an important first step toward change.

How Sarah Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Sarah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, panic, and stress-related patterns. CBT focuses on changing thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to emotional distress and can provide tools for day-to-day coping.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who are ambivalent about change, particularly in the context of addictions or lifestyle shifts. This approach emphasizes the client's own motivations and helps build readiness for sustainable steps toward goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sarah works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and combines methods when appropriate so the treatment plan aligns with the client's priorities.

Online therapy with Sarah is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals and allow clients to choose the way of communicating that feels most supportive for their situation.