Rated 4.8 stars out of 5, 44 ratings

Sarah Riley

LCSW, 5 years of experience

Humorous
Warm
Authentic
Virtual
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About me

Hey! I am a licensed therapist (LCSW) in New Jersey. I have been providing individual therapy for 6 years and working with adolescents and young adults for over 15 years. Before working in outpatient, I was a therapist at high school, providing group and individual therapy to adolescents. I help teens and young adults navigate difficult periods of transition in their life and relationships.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, we will take time getting to know each other and reviewing your goals and expectations for therapy. We may also get into some of the areas where you are struggling so that we can begin to formulate a plan moving forward.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Having worked with this population for greater than a decade, I believe that my greatest strength is relationship building and the ability to make people feel comfortable in sessions so that they are able to engage freely and honestly, while opening up about their challenges.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with adolescents and young adults because it is such and exciting (and overwhelming) time full of big decisions, changes, sometimes difficult transitions. My clients frequently navigating college, full time work, "adulting", new relationships, changing relationships and even parenting. They are eager to be successful at their next sage of life but sometimes feel stuck or overwhelmed.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions

Other specialties

Bipolar Disorder
Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I identify as

White
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

Using Solution Focused Brief Treatment I am able to help clients create a peaceful and fulfilling life by focusing on the future they see for themselves and pinpointing the emotional and behavioral patterns that create barriers to this life. Clients are then encouraged to explore their existing strengths and skills which can be cultivated and nourished to construct practical and sustainable solutions to these barriers. This treatment modality is ideal for people who are looking for a positive, future oriented approach.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy I am able to help clients recognize the interaction between their thoughts, feels and behaviors. This work is useful in determining core beliefs and experiences which may have informed a client's current beliefs about themselves and the world. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is evidence based and particularly effective with anxiety and mood disorders.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

New Jersey

Accepts cash

$65/session
Rated 4.8 stars out of 5, 44 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

June 3, 2025

I love Sarah! She's the best!

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 14 with Sarah