About Sarah
Sarah Bushnell is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy. She aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and steady. Her style is warm, curious, and respectful, and she works to help people show up as they are.
Sarah helps people who are coping with stress and anxiety. She also supports those facing depression, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her practice attends to family concerns and relationship distance by looking at what is happening day to day.
How Sarah works
With three years of clinical experience, Sarah spends sessions exploring patterns and emotional blocks. She looks for the roots of recurring problems such as abandonment fears, blame or shame, and trouble communicating. She also addresses issues tied to body image, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and workplace stress.
Sarah blends listening with practical steps so people can try new habits between sessions. She works with young adults and adults who want clearer boundaries, greater self-love, or help processing trauma and loss. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Her approach adapts as needs change, focusing on what feels most helpful in the moment. Sarah practices in Florida and offers sessions in English. She meets people where they are and helps them move toward clearer purpose and better daily coping.
What Sarah works with
The areas below are the ones Sarah selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Evidence-based techniques and online access
Sarah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make changes that feel doable. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns and teaching concrete coping skills to reduce anxiety and stress. This method helps people notice triggers, practice new responses, and build small habits that improve daily functioning.Another approach centers on processing emotions and building self-understanding. It helps people work through feelings tied to abandonment, grief, or shame and develop greater self-compassion and clearer boundaries. This style suits those wanting deeper reflection alongside practical change.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work together. Sarah collaborates with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as needs evolve.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow visual connection and fuller conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and messaging support shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines while maintaining consistent contact with a licensed professional.
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