Sarah Platzer

Sarah Platzer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and issues related to ADHD. She also supports people dealing with grief, low self-esteem, relationship strains, and compassion fatigue. Sarah works to create an easy first step for people who find asking for help hard. She aims to make sessions feel approachable and grounded. Sarah uses practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She focuses on skills people can try between sessions, like managing strong emotions, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and building better coping habits. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit too, helping people find motivation for change and set workable goals. Her background includes clinical work in a behavioral health hospital and outpatient clinic. Over four years she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including self-harm and suicidal thinking, mood and personality issues, and loneliness. That experience shapes how she notices safety needs and balances support with practical skill-building. Sessions are intended to be warm and down-to-earth. Sarah aims to make people comfortable using a direct but compassionate style, and she sometimes brings humor into the room. She encourages clear goals and regular check-ins on progress. To start, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and acting. It is often used to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and change behaviors that feed stress.

DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches concrete skills for handling intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. It is practical for people who want better emotion regulation and clearer interpersonal boundaries.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to build motivation for change. It helps people clarify goals, weigh options, and find small steps that feel achievable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sarah will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and help decide which methods to emphasize. That choice is revisited over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy days. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins between commitments, and make it simpler to keep a steady routine of sessions while you work on managing anger, stress, and mood.