Sarah Haberman, LICSW

Sarah Haberman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota who brings three years of clinical experience to her work with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, sleep difficulties, and challenges with self-esteem and self-worth. She primarily practices from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework and has additional training addressing insomnia using CBT techniques. Her approach blends warmth and client-centered care with compassionate challenge, meeting people where they are while gently encouraging growth and new perspectives.

Sarah adapts her methods to each person she sees, tailoring interventions to fit individual needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set realistic goals and offering practical skills they can use between sessions. For those navigating life changes, trauma, or questions around identity and relationships, Sarah offers steady support and evidence-based strategies to manage symptoms and build resilience.

Understanding that beginning therapy can feel intimidating, she aims to create a trusting, respectful environment where clients feel heard and guided. Sarah frames therapy as a partnership and adjusts her pace and techniques to align with each client’s comfort level and personal goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sarah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is practical and skills-focused, useful for addressing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and everyday stress. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she employs when clients are weighing change - it centers the client's values and strengths to support readiness and sustained action. She also integrates psychodynamic ideas to explore how past experiences and relationships influence current feelings and patterns, which can be helpful for understanding deeper emotional concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sarah works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She listens to the client’s goals, preferences, and life context and adjusts methods over time, combining approaches as needed to support progress.

Online therapy with Sarah is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow people to engage in therapy from settings that feel most manageable for them.