Sarah Sivertsen , LCSW

Sarah Sivertsen, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is licensed in Indiana and brings nine years of professional experience to her practice. She focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of addiction, and she also works with those seeking to build motivation, self esteem, and confidence. Her practice includes assisting clients as they navigate significant life changes and develop healthier coping strategies.

Sarah approaches therapy from a strengths-focused perspective, recognizing that each person is the expert of their own story and carries resources that can be used to overcome challenges. She emphasizes the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and offers support and empowerment throughout the change process. Her goal is to help clients identify practical tools and personal strengths that foster resilience and sustained progress.

Clients working with Sarah can expect a collaborative relationship in which she listens, validates experiences, and helps set achievable goals. Her Indiana licensure and nearly a decade of experience guide a steady, empathetic approach tailored to each individual’s needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Sarah uses a strengths-based approach that helps people identify and build on their existing resources and abilities. This method emphasizes personal strengths and practical steps to improve motivation, self esteem, and confidence, which can be especially helpful when facing depression or life transitions.

She also employs skills-based coping strategies that teach concrete tools for managing stress, anxiety, and cravings related to addiction. These techniques focus on day-to-day strategies clients can use to reduce symptoms and handle difficult moments more effectively.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Sarah works together with each person to determine which combination of techniques best fits their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

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 options can make regular care more accessible and easier to fit into busy lives while preserving the supportive, goal-oriented nature of in-person work.