Sarah Woodward, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Sarah

Sarah Woodward is a licensed master social worker who uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. She keeps sessions straightforward and warm. Conversations focus on clear goals and everyday tools that make a difference at home and work.

With three years of experience as a case manager and therapist in Michigan, Sarah has supported people facing depression, addiction, trauma, and mood concerns.

Background and approach

She has also worked with issues tied to identity including LGBT matters, and with eating concerns, grief, and coping after major changes. She approaches each person without judgment and aims to treat them with sensitivity and respect. Sarah blends cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and client-centered methods to build plans that fit each person.

Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Dialectical behavior therapy adds skills for handling strong emotions. Client-centered work brings warmth and collaboration.

Sessions focus on practical skills - thinking patterns to adjust, emotion-regulation techniques, and steps toward healthier routines. Sarah also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. The plan is shaped to match a person’s goals and life circumstances.

She offers phone, video, live chat, and text-based messaging formats. Sessions are arranged through a subscription system that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients complete a short questionnaire to begin the matching process and then schedule sessions based on availability.

How practical therapy methods work online

Sarah uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address patterns that cause distress. CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and social worries. DBT adds concrete skills for tolerating strong emotions, managing impulsivity, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

She also draws on client-centered principles, keeping the conversation person-focused and respectful while people identify their own goals. Finding the right approach is part of the work together - Sarah will help clients try methods, see what fits, and adjust the plan based on needs and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which let people connect in ways that match their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to keep regular sessions during busy weeks and to use brief messaging between meetings for check-ins and skill practice. The goal is flexible, consistent care that fits daily life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sarah commonly work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, and issues tied to identity and mood.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions emphasize practical skills, clear goals, and respectful collaboration.

What is her background and experience?

She has three years of experience as a case manager and therapist and has worked with a range of mental health and life challenges.

Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?

She holds a licensed master social worker credential in Michigan with licence number MI LMSW 6801109436.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work together with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How do I begin the process?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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