Sarah Strole

Sarah Strole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 11 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and the ripple effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing parenting concerns, relationship or intimacy issues, and challenges around self-esteem and motivation.

Sarah emphasizes the role of the relationship she builds with each person. In sessions she listens, reflects, and offers different ways to understand thoughts and feelings. That shared work is where many people begin to notice change.

Her approach is practical and individualized. Rather than a one-size-fits-all plan, she tailors conversations and treatment steps to each person’s goals and life situation. The focus is on clear, doable steps and honest conversation.

She also addresses a wide range of related concerns such as caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, grief, and compassion fatigue. Sarah has experience supporting people through postpartum and pregnancy-related challenges, end-of-life and hospice concerns, and recovery from sexual assault and domestic violence.

Sarah views seeking help as an act of courage and aims to provide steady support and empowerment. She works with people who want practical guidance, a sounding board, and tools to manage difficult emotions and life transitions.

Approaches that guide online work

Sarah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps and collaborative reflection. One common approach is working directly with thoughts and emotions to reduce distress and build coping skills; this involves noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different ways of responding to strong feelings. It often helps with anxiety, anger, and low mood.

Another key element is trauma-informed care that emphasizes safety and pacing. This involves creating steady, predictable steps, grounding techniques for intense moments, and attention to how past experiences affect present reactions. It can support people recovering from abuse, sexual assault, or other traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help figure out which techniques fit best by talking about goals, needs, and preferences. That planning is collaborative and revisited as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will fit into your life so sessions can be practical and helpful.