Sarah Platzer

An approachable LCSW focused on practical strategies

LCSW Wisconsin

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Sarah

Sarah Platzer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and concerns related to sexuality and identity.

Background and approach

She also addresses family problems, isolation and loneliness, mood and personality disorders, self-harm, and self-esteem struggles. Her work emphasizes practical strategies for managing intense emotions and improving everyday functioning.

Platzer draws on cognitive behavioral approaches alongside skills-based interventions to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and build healthier coping habits. She also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when useful, aiming to tailor interventions to each person’s needs and readiness for change.

With a personable, warm manner she encourages openness and uses gentle humor to help ease difficult conversations. Clients can expect a collaborative process that balances empathy with structured tools for change.

Platzer’s background includes clinical work in behavioral health and outpatient settings, and she brings four years of experience as an LCSW to her online practice in Wisconsin.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Flexibility

Sarah uses evidence-informed methods to help clients develop skills and make practical changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify personal values and increase readiness for change through collaborative, goal-centered conversations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist works collaboratively to match methods to a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate what techniques are most helpful and adjust the plan over time to support progress and real-world coping.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to enhance accessibility and fit therapy into varied schedules. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and they allow the therapist to deliver structured, skills-based interventions in formats that suit each client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Sarah works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, isolation and self-harm among others.

What is the therapeutic style and approach used?

The approach is client-centered and blends cognitive behavioral techniques with dialectical behavior skills and motivational interviewing to provide structured, skills-based support that is adapted to individual goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working as a licensed social worker in behavioral health and outpatient clinic settings.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Wisconsin under WI LCSW 9750 - 123.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

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

In what formats are sessions available?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and schedule.

How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Family problemsIsolation / loneliness Mood disordersPersonality disordersSelf-harmSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English