- Trauma informed
- Strengths based
- Goal oriented
About Sarah
Sarah Bonnette is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of practice based in Ohio. She has spent two decades helping people cope with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transitions. She listens closely, offers practical direction, and treats each person with respect and kindness.
Her background includes work with people affected by foster care and adoption, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and discrimination. She also supports clients facing caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and challenges related to ADHD. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is listed among her focus areas.
Sarah uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods in sessions. She leans on client-centered and solution-focused approaches, and she applies trauma-informed ideas when past harm affects current well-being. Sessions aim to identify strengths and build steps that fit daily life.
People who prefer practical tools and clear next steps tend to find her approach helpful. She encourages clients to notice small changes and to try simple strategies between meetings. Her style is warm, nonjudgmental, and focused on what the person needs right now.
Sarah holds the titles LCSW and LISW, reflecting her licensed social work credentials in the US. She invites potential clients to outline their goals so they can work together on a plan for change.
How her approaches shape online work
Sarah uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's priorities, listening deeply and following the client's lead to decide what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs a space to sort feelings and set personal goals.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a method that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT provides simple, concrete strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She talks with clients about their goals, preferences, and daily routines to choose or blend methods that feel useful. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking so they match your needs. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, or check in during a work break. Ask about session length, scheduling, and any technical or camera preferences when you set up the first appointment.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Ohio, Maine, Nevada, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. Other focuses include ADHD, parenting and family-related struggles, and career or life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and solution-focused with trauma-informed practices. She listens first, then works with clients to set practical, achievable steps.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She brings 20 years of experience working with children, adults, and families in a range of settings. That background includes work related to foster care, adoption, and developmental disabilities.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Ohio. The credential listings are ME LCSW and OH LISW as provided.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability.