- Clear everyday language
- Collaborative problem solving
- Focus on work and wellbeing
About Sarah
Sarah Edinger is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people handle stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship strain, grief, trauma, mood concerns, and career questions. She uses clear, everyday language and aims to make therapy feel approachable. Sarah keeps sessions practical and down to earth while also offering emotional support.
She prefers to avoid clinical jargon and focuses on building a strong working relationship. That alliance guides the work together and shapes goals. Sarah does not require a formal diagnosis for someone to benefit from therapy and looks past labels when possible.
Her approach draws on several methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She blends tools from these approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. When trauma work is needed she prepares clients and collaborates with trauma specialists for specific processing methods.
Sarah has over 21 years of experience across schools, community mental health, and private practice settings. That experience informs practical strategies for parents, caregivers, and people juggling work and life demands. She aims to keep sessions useful and straightforward.
People who meet with Sarah can expect a warm, relaxed tone. She will explain ideas plainly and use humor when it helps. The overall focus is on helping people manage life changes, reduce distress, and move toward clearer goals.
Background and approach: Sarah completed her Master of Social Work at The University of Tennessee College of Social Work and holds the LCSW credential. Her long experience includes helping with ADHD, bipolar and mood disorders, panic, family of origin issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and caregiver stress. She adapts methods to what each person brings and works collaboratively to set the direction of therapy.
How ACT, CBT, and Client-Centered Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. It focuses on values and small actions that move someone toward a meaningful life, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches clear skills to change them. CBT is often used for panic, mood disorders, and problems with worry. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and making the therapeutic relationship the core of change; it helps when someone needs a supportive space to process emotions and life events.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and use methods that match the person's needs. That collaborative planning means techniques can be adjusted over time as progress and challenges emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family demands, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling. They can also support shorter check-ins when a quick course correction is needed or longer sessions for deeper work. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can be arranged to fit daily life and goals.
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Mississippi, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sarah help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, relationship problems, grief, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, and career or life-change issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is down to earth and conversational, avoiding clinical jargon while focusing on practical steps and a strong working relationship.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 21 years of experience across schools, community mental health, and private practice settings.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Mississippi; her education includes a Master of Social Work from The University of Tennessee College of Social Work.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.