Sarah Sivertsen, LCSW

Sarah Sivertsen is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana with nine years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions. She approaches each person as the expert of their own story, helping them identify and build on strengths that can guide meaningful change. In practice she focuses on practical strategies and compassionate support to help clients regain motivation, develop confidence, and manage the day-to-day challenges that interfere with well-being.

Sarah emphasizes that reaching out for help takes courage and is a significant first step toward a more fulfilling life. Her work centers on empowering clients to set goals, try new coping skills, and make steady progress at a pace that fits their circumstances. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she is trained to provide professional therapy and to help people navigate emotional, behavioral, and life adjustment concerns.

Whether someone is coping with addictive behaviors, navigating a life change, or working to ease chronic anxiety and stress, Sarah offers steady support and collaborative care aimed at improving coping and building lasting resilience.

Evidence-Based Support Delivered Online

Sarah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills to help manage stress and anxiety. These skills-based strategies teach pacing, breathing and thought-management tools that can reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.

She also takes a strengths-based approach that helps clients identify personal resources and build self-esteem and motivation. This work supports recovery from addictions and aids in navigating life changes by emphasizing what already works for the individual and expanding those capabilities.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sarah collaborates with each client to determine which techniques best match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together the client and therapist review progress and adjust strategies so care remains personalized and effective.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexible access to sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable and practical for the client.