Sarah Bonnette, LCSW, LISW

Sarah Bonnette is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 20 years of experience supporting children, adults, and families. She has worked with people facing a broad range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, school-related difficulties, foster care and adoption concerns, grief, trauma, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and experiences of discrimination. Her long career includes direct work with individuals and families across the lifespan, with an emphasis on practical, strengths-based strategies that address real-life needs.

Known for attentive listening, a caring and non-judgmental manner, and an ability to meet clients where they are, she blends solution-focused methods with trauma-informed perspectives to help clients identify their goals and find their own solutions. She believes clients often carry the answers within themselves and that the therapeutic process can help uncover and build on those strengths. Sarah looks forward to partnering with clients to clarify priorities and take steps toward a more fulfilled life.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Practical Support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the client’s perspective and creating a warm, accepting environment in which the therapist follows the client’s lead to explore needs and priorities; it is useful for building trust and addressing personal challenges at a comfortable pace.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and small, achievable steps toward change, helping clients move forward from specific problems such as stress, parenting concerns, or life transitions.

Trauma-Focused Therapy offers targeted support for people affected by traumatic experiences, combining safety, stabilization, and strategies to process difficult memories in ways that reduce symptoms and improve functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sarah works with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and needs, and adapts interventions over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Sarah is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each client.