Sarah Matas, LCSW - Therapist in Pennsylvania

About Sarah

Sarah Matas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who centers sessions on practical help and present-moment concerns. She uses straightforward, respectful conversation to help people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or facing life changes. Her style focuses on strengths and small, doable steps rather than long lectures.

She has two decades of experience in clinical social work and brings that background to each appointment. Her career includes extensive work in hospice, medical home care, and long-term care.

Background and approach

She has visited clients in their homes to help with chronic health issues, caregiver stress, grief, and depression. That hands-on experience shaped how she supports people through major life transitions and end-of-life concerns. In sessions she draws from client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among other approaches.

She pays attention to how thoughts influence mood and helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses solution-focused techniques to set small goals and motivational interviewing to find personal reasons for change. Sarah speaks plainly and treats clients as the experts on their own lives.

Her aim is to understand, support, and help people build new tools for everyday coping. She often helps with relationship and family stress, career pressure, self-esteem challenges, and the special strains caregivers face. Sarah practices in Pennsylvania and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

She works in English and brings 20 years of practical experience to her work.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit real life

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective. The therapist listens closely and helps people build on their own strengths. This approach is useful when someone needs acceptance and practical support during a hard time.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try new ways of responding. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with a client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they adjust methods over time so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to get support from home or elsewhere. Sessions can focus on short-term goals, coping strategies, or ongoing support depending on what the client wants.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, career pressure, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, blended family issues, and aging and geriatric concerns.

What is her basic therapeutic style?

She works in a client-centered way and emphasizes present-moment concerns and individual strengths. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set goals and address unhelpful thoughts.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 20 years of experience working in hospice, medical home care, and long-term care settings. That background informs how she supports people through chronic illness, caregiver burnout, and end-of-life matters.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is licensed as an LCSW, which is Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with license number PA LCSW CW016566. She practices in Pennsylvania.

Which languages and regions are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.

What session formats does she offer online?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Pennsylvania
Languages: English

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