Sarah Smithers

LMSW-C, 6 years of experience
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New to Grow

VirtualAvailable

Are you a woman or college student always thinking of the worst case scenario, and feel anxious and on edge no matter what you do? You’re someone who's successful at most things, yet still find yourself doubting, second guessing, and feeling fearful about the future. You struggle to put yourself first but something is telling you that you need to make a change, even though you’re not quite sure what it is yet. You want to gain deeper insight into yourself and unravel difficult thoughts and feelings. You’re someone who's ready to change your “go to" setting and finally begin to make real changes in your life!

Get to know me

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

First, we explore your history, thought patterns, and relationship dynamics with curiosity, not judgment. Then we focus on building tools that support real-life change. This can include clearer communication, healthier boundaries, stronger emotional regulation, and learning how to respond to old thought patterns in new ways that feel steadier and more aligned. My goal isn’t just symptom relief. It’s helping you develop self-trust, confidence, and the ability to navigate life with more clarity and stability. You remain in control of the pace. We move toward growth in a way that feels sustainable, not rushed.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Therapy with me is collaborative, steady, and tailored specifically to you and your needs. There are many one-size-fits-all approaches to anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. However, I don’t practice that way. Your story, your patterns, and your nervous system are unique. Our work reflects that.

SpecialtiesTop specialties

Anxiety

Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

Depression

Grief

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Location
Virtual
My treatment methods

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

I use Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) to help treat: Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and PTSD.

Attachment-based

I use Attachment-based Therapy to treat: relationship challenges, codependency, fear of abandonment, trust issues, and unhealthy attachment patterns. Childhood Trauma/Neglect: Emotional wounds from early life. Depression, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, CPTSD, and emotional Regulation.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help treat: Depression, generalized anxiety, panic, PTSD and C-PTSD, and life Challenges.

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

I use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help treat: PTSD and C-PTSD

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

I use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help treat: Depression, anxiety, PTSD, CPTSD, and stress.

New to Grow
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