Sasha Thomson , LCSW

Sasha Thomson has worked as a social worker and counselor for more than 12 years, offering steady, nonjudgmental support to people navigating difficult moments. She approaches each person as a kind professional and attentive listener, meeting individuals where they are and helping them move forward when a day or a season feels overwhelming. As an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she combines clinical training with practical experience to guide people through change and recovery.

Sasha finds professional inspiration in clients who set meaningful goals and work toward them, including those who have faced and overcome trauma and other challenging situations. She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy techniques, and motivational interviewing to help people recognize unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and strengthen motivation for lasting progress. Considering therapy and taking that first step is important, and Sasha affirms those choices by encouraging people to take time for their wellbeing and care.

Evidence-based techniques adapted for online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress, anxiety, and low mood. It focuses on practical strategies and skill-building to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques emphasize emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills support people who struggle with intense emotions or relationship challenges and offer concrete tools for managing crises and improving coping.

Sasha approaches online work as a collaborative process with each person and treats finding the right method as part of therapy itself. She will work with clients to explore which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so it can be effective in real life.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access licensed professionals from different locations while working toward meaningful change.