Sarah Johnston , LCSW

Sarah Johnston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, parenting challenges, and self-esteem concerns. She works to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person's courage.

Sarah keeps sessions straightforward and grounded. She listens first, then helps clients name what is most pressing. Conversations are practical and aimed at small changes that make daily life easier.

Her approach blends client-centered conversation with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods. That means she pays attention to how someone thinks about situations and helps them test new ways of responding. Sessions can include goal-setting, problem-solving, and checking what works between visits.

Sarah also uses motivational interviewing to support people who want to make behavior changes, and trauma-informed techniques when past events are still causing distress. These methods are chosen to fit each person's history and goals rather than as a one-size-fits-all plan.

She has three years of professional experience practicing in Kentucky as an LCSW. Sessions are offered in English. Sarah aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about openly and honestly.

Therapeutic approaches that work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person first. It helps people feel heard and figure out their own priorities, which can be especially useful for issues like low self-esteem and relationship strain.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. In sessions this often means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new responses to anxiety, stress, or family conflict.

Motivational interviewing supports people who want to make changes but feel unsure where to start. It uses structured conversation to build motivation and small, achievable steps toward goals like parenting adjustments or behavior change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match a person's goals, needs, and preferences in a collaborative way. Adjustments are made as progress is reviewed so the plan stays useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer quick, ongoing support and flexible ways to share thoughts between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.