- Practical coping skills
- Evidence-based techniques
- Nonjudgmental listener
About Sasha
Sasha Thomson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anxiety, panic attacks, and overwhelming stress. She aims to be a calm, nonjudgmental presence for someone having a rough day. Sasha listens closely and works with each person to set realistic goals they can use in daily life.
Sasha has practiced social work and counseling for 12 years. She draws on many years of client work to shape practical strategies. Her background includes helping people cope after trauma, navigate mood changes, and address substance-related concerns.
In sessions Sasha uses clear, hands-on techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also teaches skills for handling intense emotions and for staying motivated through difficult changes. These are explained in simple steps and practiced between sessions so progress can carry into everyday routines.
Sasha emphasizes small, doable steps rather than big leaps. She encourages people to notice what helps and to adjust plans when needed. Over time she helps clients build a toolkit for managing panic, social fears, isolation, and low mood.
She works from a collaborative stance and respects each person’s pace. Sasha invites questions about how therapy will work and what to expect at the start of care. If you’re considering therapy, she supports taking that first step and will help you map out a plan that fits your life.
Evidence-based techniques and online care options
Sasha often uses cognitive behavioral approaches that help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on concrete tools you can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety and manage panic symptoms.She also incorporates skills from dialectical behavior therapy techniques to help people tolerate strong emotions and handle interpersonal stress. These skills include grounding strategies, emotion regulation tools, and step-by-step ways to respond differently in tense moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sasha will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what felt helpful in the past. Together you’ll try methods and adjust them so they fit your life and your routines.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people join from a quiet place that works for them. Phone sessions can be useful when a brief check-in is needed or when video is not practical. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can tailor session length and structure to fit daily schedules and recovery goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sasha work with?
Sasha helps people with anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, trauma and life changes. She also focuses on panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, isolation, and mood issues.
What is Sasha's therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, with clear steps for change and skills to practice between sessions. She aims to be a supportive, nonjudgmental listener while helping people set achievable goals.
How much experience does Sasha have?
She has 12 years of experience working as a social worker and counselor with a range of concerns including trauma and mood disorders.
What credentials and location are listed?
Sasha holds an LCSW and is based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Sasha does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sasha?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.