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Online therapist

Sarah Platzer

Practical, compassionate help for stress and parenting

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Sarah

Sarah Platzer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting strain. She also supports people dealing with relationship concerns, anger, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sarah uses plain language and a direct style so conversations feel clear and practical.

Her typical session focuses on what matters most to the person in front of her. Sarah draws on tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to teach skills and shift unhelpful patterns.

Background and approach

She aims to create a calm, approachable atmosphere and often brings warmth and gentle humor to sessions. Sarah has clinical experience in both a behavioral health hospital and an outpatient clinic. That work exposed her to a range of mood and personality difficulties, self-harm behaviors, and crisis-related concerns.

She relies on that background when assessing risk and planning safer, realistic next steps. In therapy she helps people set clear goals and practice new habits between sessions. Conversations include skill-building, problem solving, and noticing thoughts and emotions that get in the way.

The emphasis is on small, actionable changes that can improve day-to-day life. Sessions are conversational and task-focused when needed. People often leave with specific tools to try and a plan for the coming week.

Sarah aims for steady progress while respecting each person’s pace and readiness to change.

How Sarah Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online

Sarah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and parenting stress. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills useful for managing strong emotions and relationship conflict.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try together. Sessions can adapt over time so the plan fits what actually helps.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to practice skills between sessions. Licensed professionals can guide skill practice, coach through difficult moments, and help set realistic steps forward using whichever format a person prefers.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

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 this therapist help with?
Sarah supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like isolation and mood problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. Sessions are conversational, skill-based, and designed to leave people with concrete tools to try between appointments.
What experience does she bring?
Sarah has four years of clinical experience including work in a behavioral health hospital and outpatient clinic, where she saw a range of mood and personality concerns and safety-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with license WI LCSW 9750 - 123 and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Wisconsin
Languages
English

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