Sarah E. Smith, LPCC - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Sarah E. Smith

Sarah E. Smith

(she/her)

LPCC
9 years of experience
Virtual

Sometimes, we feel stuck in our lives. Whether you are going though a divorce, new career, a transition to or from college, or a death. These transitions can leave us feeling unable to cope with the uncertainty and regulate our own emotions. I am here to listen with an open ear, and heart, without judgement, but with compassion and support. Coming to therapy can be an intimidating first step that can lead to life changing results. I will be your sounding board. We will work together to identify and navigate unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that get in the way of you living a life that represents your long term values. Therapy is a place to provide tools that help you develop coping skills, regulate emotions, and decrease overall destress in a safe space. Whether you are in therapy for 2 years or 2 months, I want you to be well equipped to weather any life challenge with a sense of ease and confidence. I believe in being transparent with my clients and providing in the moment realistic feedback. I want you to feel as comfortable as possible and leave each therapy session feeling like you gained insight or a skill you didn't have previously. Ultimately, my goal, is that you feel empowered, and utilize the skills you learn in therapy throughout your life.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

A warm inviting environment without judgement. I want to listen to you and assess what issues you'd like to work through

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

OCD, all anxiety disorders. Relationship issues, self esteem, life transitions, depression.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Obessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Depression, Relationship Issues etc.

About Sarah E. Smith

Identifies as

Specializes in

AnxietyObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)DepressionSelf Esteem

Serves ages

Licensed in

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

I have extensive experience in ERP and treating those with OCD and anxiety disorders and speciality certification for this therapy

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I have extensive experience providing Solution Focused Therapy. SFT looks at your situation and provides realistic measurable techniques that are measurable (giving you tools that if you follow we see the outcomes over time). It is mostly focused on the here and now. While previous historical upbringing is important to get a foundation for treatment this therapy wants to expand o the skills you already have and introduce new once to solve what is going on NOW not in the past.