Sarah Libby, LCSW
Compassionate clinician blending story and action
Details
| Name | Sarah Libby |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Maine, Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 24 |
About Sarah
Sarah Libby is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida with over two decades of experience. She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, ADHD, and life transitions. Sarah emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and an encouraging presence to help people make change.
She brings 24 years of clinical background to sessions and draws on several therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. She often uses Narrative therapy ideas to help people reframe their stories and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and action steps.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to address thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. Sarah values creativity in treatment and sometimes includes art-based exercises when they fit the work. She notes that creative tasks are easiest to use during live sessions rather than phone or chat formats.
The goal is practical, doable work that connects to a person's everyday life. Sessions are shaped around what each person brings. Sarah aims to tailor conversations and plans so they feel relevant and realistic.
She encourages small steps that build confidence and make problems easier to manage over time. People who want straightforward guidance, a compassionate listener, and creative options often find her approach helpful. She frames therapy as collaboration and supports clients as they try new ways of coping and moving forward.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Career difficulties among the things Sarah works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sarah directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sarah directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Acceptance-Based Work Translate Online
Therapy with Sarah often draws on Narrative approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Attachment-based ideas. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate problems from the person so new choices feel possible. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes clarifying what matters and taking small actions that reflect those values, which can help with anxiety, stress, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how those patterns affect feelings and reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah treats approach choice as a collaboration and will help clients try different ideas to see what fits their needs and goals. Sessions can blend techniques so people get practical tools plus space to reflect on meaning and relationships.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow for face-to-face conversation and are suited to creative exercises when needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a brief check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter coaching-style exchanges, scheduling support, or ongoing check-ins between appointments. These options provide flexibility so therapy can fit into work, family life, and other commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar concerns, sleeping problems, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style mixes Narrative ideas with acceptance and values-focused work and practical CBT skills. Sessions are collaborative and focused on steps that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 24 years of professional experience in mental health settings and with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in Florida; she also holds an LCSW in Maine as noted.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Work takes place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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