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Sarah Johnston

Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday challenges

LCSW Kentucky

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Sarah

Sarah Johnston is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Kentucky who blends practical strategies with empathic listening to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

With three years of clinical experience, she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered approaches to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, practice new coping skills, and strengthen confidence in daily life. Her work often addresses family and parenting challenges, from blended family dynamics to communication problems and caregiver stress.

She also offers support for issues related to adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, and relationship difficulties such as infidelity, jealousy, and commitment concerns. Sarah brings a collaborative, motivational stance to sessions, helping clients set realistic goals and explore practical steps forward.

Clients can expect a nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts are explored with respect and curiosity. Sarah guides people through problem-solving and trauma-informed techniques when appropriate, aiming to help them build more effective patterns and improve overall functioning.

She conducts sessions in English and practices with a focus on individual needs and achievable progress.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Sarah draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, a practical approach often used for anxiety, stress, and relationship concerns. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create an accepting, empathic environment where clients explore feelings at their own pace and develop self-directed goals. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she employs to bolster a person's internal motivation for change and to set achievable steps toward improvement.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sarah discusses goals and preferences with each client to determine which combination of methods is most likely to help, and she adjusts strategies over time based on what is working for that person.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different lifestyles and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity across life changes, and access care from within Kentucky without the need to travel.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, and self-esteem difficulties, along with related topics such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to address thinking patterns and practical change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with individuals on a range of relationship, family, and personal concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential KY LCSW 259912 and practices in Kentucky.
Does she work with clients in other languages or internationally?
Services are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsInfidelityJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English