Sarah Henson , MD, LCSW-C

Sarah Henson is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with five years of clinical experience. She holds an MD and an LCSW-C and focuses on helping people navigate grief, loss, and the stresses that come with caregiving. Her approach is practical and compassionate, aimed at helping people find steps forward after major life changes.

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them. That approach supports people who feel overwhelmed by grief, control issues, or life transitions. Sessions emphasize small, doable actions that reflect each person’s values.

Sarah has more than a decade of paraprofessional experience in grief, loss, and end-of-life support. She draws on that background when helping people manage anticipatory grief and complicated feelings that come with hospice or caregiving roles. She explains what to expect and helps clients pace themselves through difficult moments.

Conversations with her are direct but gentle. She tailors the way she talks and plans work to each person’s needs. She encourages expression of feeling, practical problem solving, and gradual steps toward meaningful goals.

Sessions are offered to residents of Maryland and are available in several online formats. Sarah guides people through choosing options that fit their schedules and needs, and she discusses expectations at the start so clients know how therapy will proceed.

Practical ACT and online therapy options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting those experiences dictate their actions. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps that align with those values, which can be useful for grief, caregiver stress, and feelings of being stuck.

In sessions she invites clients to practice simple exercises and to notice what matters most to them. That collaborative exploration helps shape short-term goals and homework that fit daily life. The therapist and client work together to see which strategies feel most helpful and to adjust the plan over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and interactive work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or movement is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, follow-up between sessions, or when a shorter touchpoint fits someone's schedule.

These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep consistent contact between sessions. The therapist will help choose formats that match a client's needs, goals, and day-to-day routine, and will adjust methods as therapy progresses.