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Sarah Wall, LCSW

Supportive, practical therapy for life’s challenges
  • Warm nonjudgmental support
  • Skills for anxiety
  • Relationship and parenting help

About Sarah Wall

Sarah Wall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with over 20 years of experience in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical social work, and school social work. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Syracuse University and has supported people navigating a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting stress, career difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder, substance use and gambling, grief and loss, foster care and adoption, and ADHD.

Her style is understanding, open-minded, and laid-back, with an emphasis on respect, sensitivity, empathy, and compassion. Sarah focuses on helping clients clarify what they want for their lives without judgment, and she adapts the pace and direction of therapy to fit each person’s needs. Her work draws from cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, solution-focused brief, and rational-emotive approaches, and she tailors sessions to the goals and challenges a client brings.

Sarah offers online support through messaging and live chat. She checks messages twice a day, Monday through Friday, and generally responds within 24 hours. Her office hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5:30pm to 8pm EST, when she responds to messages and conducts sessions.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sarah Wall have?

Sarah Wall has 20 years of experience providing counseling and clinical social work services.

Is Sarah Wall a licensed therapist?

Yes. Sarah Wall is licensed as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in New York. Her license number is NY LCSW 086605.

In which languages does Sarah Wall provide therapy?

Sarah Wall provides therapy in English.

Where is Sarah Wall located?

Sarah Wall is located in New York.

How can I work with Sarah Wall as my therapist?

Sessions and support with Sarah Wall may be available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sarah Wall work with international clients?

No. Sarah Wall does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sarah Wall cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Practical Approaches, Flexible Online Support

Sarah Wall draws from evidence-informed approaches that can translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and daily habits, then practicing more balanced ways of thinking and responding. It is often used to help with concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and building distress tolerance in difficult moments. Mindfulness-based strategies can also be woven in to help clients slow down, tune into what they are experiencing, and respond with more intention rather than reacting on autopilot.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sarah works collaboratively with clients to understand what is bringing them in, what goals matter most, and what style of support feels workable, adjusting the tools and pace as needs become clearer over time.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule. Depending on what is available, clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can be especially helpful for maintaining continuity between sessions and choosing the format that feels most accessible.

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