- Client-centered focus
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness tools
About Sarah
Sarah Bent is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anxiety, panic, depression, grief, and trauma. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk through sudden panic, ongoing worry, and the emotional fallout of illness or loss. Her tone is steady and practical, aimed at helping someone take the next small step when things feel overwhelming.
She uses a client-centered framework that puts each person’s experience first. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and move at a manageable pace. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and gently test new ways of responding to stress and panic.
Mindfulness practices are blended into sessions to help people notice bodily sensations, regulate intense emotions, and steady attention during panic or high anxiety. Trauma-focused approaches are available when past events are part of the presenting problem, always introduced with care and pacing that the client controls.
Sarah has eight years of experience and holds an LCSW license. She has worked with people facing chronic health issues, caregiver strain, family friction, and mood disorders. This background informs practical strategies for daily life, not just ideas discussed in therapy.
People meet Sarah to build skills for managing panic attacks, to grieve losses, or to reduce persistent anxiety. Her work emphasizes communication, self-compassion, and small changes that add up to better coping. If you want straightforward support and steady guidance, she can help you figure out the next step.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Sarah integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in a way that works well for talking through panic and anxiety. Client-centered work means she listens closely and follows the person’s priorities, helping them name what matters and set small goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify thought patterns that fuel panic and creates practical experiments to test new responses.She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice physical sensations and calm the body during moments of high anxiety. These tools can be practiced together with verbal coaching and short exercises between meetings to build tolerance for intense feelings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work itself. She collaborates with each person to try methods, check what helps, and adjust direction based on goals and preferences. This collaborative process aims to match techniques to everyday life and needs.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, which helps fit sessions into a busy week. It also lets people use brief check-ins or full sessions depending on what’s most useful for managing panic, practicing skills, and making steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sarah focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, grief, trauma, and related mood concerns.
How would she describe her style in sessions?
Her approach is calm and client-centered, with practical steps and clear explanations to help people manage symptoms and make daily life easier.
What is her clinical background?
She has eight years of experience working with people facing chronic health challenges, caregiver strain, multicultural concerns, and mood and interpersonal issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Indiana, with licensure noted in Indiana and Maine.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.