Sarah Platzer, LCSW

Sarah Platzer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin with 4 years of professional experience. She offers a calm, client-centered approach that helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem issues, ADHD, and other life changes. Sarah also works with individuals facing isolation or loneliness, mood and personality concerns, self-harm, sexuality questions, and compassion fatigue.

Her clinical training emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and she also draws on Motivational Interviewing techniques when helping clients explore change. Sarah aims to create a welcoming space where people feel comfortable sharing difficult thoughts and emotions, and she collaborates with each person to set achievable treatment goals. She brings a warm energy to sessions and often uses gentle humor to help ease difficult conversations.

Whether a person is seeking support for short-term coping or longer-term growth, Sarah works alongside clients to develop practical skills and personalized strategies. She is committed to meeting each person where they are and supporting meaningful progress at a pace that fits their needs.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Sarah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and coping. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related challenges.

She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive behaviors. DBT can be helpful for mood regulation, relationship difficulties, and self-harm urges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sarah works with each person to explore which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to discuss what feels most useful and to adjust the plan over time.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity during life transitions. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent support and skills practice in ways that match each person’s routine and comfort level.