Sarah Mathis

Compassionate CBT-informed social worker

LISW South Carolina

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Parenting
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Sarah

Sarah Mathis is a licensed social worker (LISW) practicing in South Carolina who centers her work on evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy alongside empathy-driven, client-centered care.

Background and approach

She draws on six years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addictions, trauma, grief, and parenting concerns, helping clients develop practical skills and new ways of responding to difficult situations.

Her background includes early clinical work with school-aged children and experience addressing conditions like ADHD, oppositional behaviors, and developmental concerns, which informs her collaborative approach with parents navigating child-related issues. Sarah combines mindfulness strategies and motivational interviewing with psychodynamic perspectives when helpful, creating a flexible framework tailored to each person’s needs and goals.

Clients can expect a therapist who values warmth, positive regard, and partnership in the change process. She frames the client as the expert on their life and positions herself to facilitate growth, skill-building, and clearer problem-solving.

Sarah welcomes those facing relationship stress, postpartum and parenting challenges, substance-related concerns, and a wide range of mood and anxiety presentations.

Evidence-Informed Approaches in Online Care

Sarah often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete coping skills; CBT is practical for concerns like anxiety, panic, mood disorders, and some addiction-related behaviors. She also integrates client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experience guides the work and personal strengths are emphasized.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess goals, preferences, and symptoms, and then tailor the therapeutic plan rather than prescribing a single approach upfront. Together they explore which tools and perspectives feel most useful and adjust as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, support ongoing skill practice between sessions, and allow access from different locations within the therapist's service area. The variety of formats helps clients remain engaged and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sarah address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, parenting and postpartum concerns, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem, and ADHD.

What therapeutic style and approaches are used in sessions?

Her style emphasizes warmth and positive regard and uses client-centered methods combined with cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to help clients build skills and awareness.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings and has provided care for people with a wide range of mental health and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LISW credential with license number SC LISW 11454 and practices in South Carolina.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem ADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English