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Sarah Claridge, LISW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Sarah is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Sarah. View 76 reviews
Great news, Sarah is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Ohio

Recent reviews

Have only had one call so far with another one today. I would say so far I’m excited to work on what she has provided and am so thankful for her patience and acceptance!

Reviewed November 2024

Sarah takes the time to listen to what you need even if you don’t know what that is. She keeps asking questions to get to the root issue.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Sarah

  • 13 years' experience
  • Female
  • LISW

Hello! I am an Independently Licensed Social Worker in the State of Ohio. I have been working as a Social Worker since 2011 and my focus for the last 11 years has been working with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma related concerns and substance use issues. I use a solution focused and cognitive behavioral approach. I believe in meeting everyone where they are and working with each person in order to develop goals and a treatment plan that helps them get to where they want to be. Being willing to seek help is very courageous. I am here to support you in your journey of mental health and wellness. I look forward to working with you and helping you on your journey to become the best version of you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Compassion fatigue ADHD Codependency Communication problems Drug and alcohol addiction First responder issues Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Sarah Claridge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720591845.

  • LISW · Ohio · I.1901897 · Expires November 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Sarah Claridge

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

76 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Helpful Recommend Helped Listens Understanding Grateful Wonderful Anxiety

Have only had one call so far with another one today. I would say so far I’m excited to work on what she has provided and am so thankful for her patience and acceptance!

Reviewed November 2024

Sarah takes the time to listen to what you need even if you don’t know what that is. She keeps asking questions to get to the root issue.

Reviewed November 2024

Sarah is the best! She is super responsive, flexible, always on time, and truly understands what I'm trying to achieve in therapy. She has a plethora of resources to share in the forms of articles and worksheets. She is also a genuinely warm and kind person. I recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed September 2024

A phenomenal listener. Very level headed and helpful.

Reviewed September 2024

Sarah is a talented professional that I trust with all of my life experiences. She has opened my eyes and heart to so much over my two year tenure with her and I love our weekly discussions. I wouldn't be the person I am today without her help and guidance through all walks of life. I'm so grateful for her knowledge, resources, kindness, understanding, and her amazing personality that makes her so easy to open up to!

Reviewed September 2024

I was adrift when I lost my previous therapist. She left the agency to work in the schools. I had another therapist for a year, and I went backwards. Since Better Help and Sarah I've again started moving in the right direction, and quite rapidly at that!

Reviewed August 2024

Fantastic therapist!

Reviewed August 2024

Sarah is a great listener and she adapted to my communication style and problems.

Reviewed July 2024

Sara is amazing

Reviewed July 2024

Sarah has been awesome. I wasn't really sure what to expect from therapy as I have never done it before. But she has been great at guiding me through the process and talking about and showing me things I didn't even know needed discussed.

Reviewed June 2024

Sarah is so good at being real, maintaining clarity, and offering new/different perspectives. She’s a cheerleader who’s not afraid to be honest and she really listens when I talk. Sarah has been a huge benefit and blessing in my life.

Reviewed June 2024

Sarah, has been my saving grace- she is my voice of reason. She is always willing to listen to me and provide advice that gets me thinking in a different direction, which is what I need. She responds to me in a timely manner and is always willing to make time for her clients.

Reviewed May 2024

I have been seeing Sarah for a bit now. And I can't imagine being able to handle and give perspective to the issues I needed to address without her help. She is candid, compassionate and understanding. She has equipped me with so many tools that have given my life clarity and given me better ways to handle things as they happen. I have been able to find me again...to give myself grace....and I like what I see. Thank you doesn't even begin to express how I feel about working with Sarah.

Reviewed April 2024

Sarah has been nothing but helpful to me. I've been seeing her for a few months now and she's helped me understand my concerns and helped me get through the challenging times in my life. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed April 2024

I love working with Sarah. I enjoy the worksheets she gives me to help me reflect and work on my problems. She listens clearly to me and provides me with assistance.

Reviewed April 2024

Sarah is always there to listen and offer great advice. I feel so much better by the end of our call.

Reviewed March 2024

A truly awesome counselor

Reviewed December 2023

Absolutely amazing listens and helps to understand

Reviewed December 2023

Sarah is amazing!

Reviewed November 2023

Sarah is a wonderful listener who gives relevant feedback that isn’t always “easy” to hear but necessary and valid. She is thoughtful and considerate and offers insight in a non-judgmental, but firm way. It’s only been 6 weeks but my coping skills and internal dialogue have already been affected in a positive way.

Reviewed November 2023

Sarah was very helpful with my current situation. She gave me good advice and uplifting words to help me get thru what I am dealing with in my life!!!

Reviewed August 2023

She’s amazing and so great at her job!

Reviewed August 2023

She's an amazing help. Wonderful to talk to and provides positive reinforcement and solid advice.

Reviewed July 2023

I only met with Sarah once, but she helped me get the resources I need for a more intensive therapy as I came to better help admist a mental health crisis episode. Sarah showed me compassion and empathy while giving me direct advice and hard truths. I left feeling supported and I hope I can go back to her after my intensive treatment is complete.

Reviewed June 2023

Life. Changed. I know that sounds dramatic, but I’ve had a complete turn around since beginning my sessions with Sarah! She is super patient, realistic and funny! I’ve gotten a new job, began going out and socializing and regularly working on my physical health. All things that were IMPOSSIBLE before because of debilitating anxiety. Thank you, Sarah!!!

Reviewed May 2023

Sarah is very helpful and doesn't make me feel like getting help is a chore.

Reviewed May 2023

Sarah is a tremendous help dealing with everything that I have going on. I appreciate her help so much!

Reviewed May 2023

Sarah is an amazing therapist! I was hesitant to resume therapy after a several year hiatus but Sarah helped me feel comfortable right away. She is a superb listener and I would really recommend her services to anyone. Her recommendations are helpful, timely, and sincere. Very happy with her work!

Reviewed March 2023

I instantly felt connected and comfortable with Sarah, she feels like an old friend. She gives me a sense of security and anonymity, I know I can share anything with her. Not only does she listen and respond but she HEARS me. Like a breath of fresh air she really helps put things in a different light. What makes her better than an old friend is that I get to guilt-free trauma dump for nearly and hour every week in our judgement free zone! 5 stars! 100% would recommend!

Reviewed March 2023

Sarah Claridge is an exceptional therapist, and has given me many insights into how to solve my problems. She has been supportive, non judgmental, and helpful the entire time. More than that, she has helped me have a better and more hopeful mindset, so I have an easier time bettering myself moving forward.

Reviewed February 2023

Sarah is always kind, understanding and gives great view points that show she genuinely listens and cares. She is optimistic and real. Her sense of humor is warm and always welcomed. It is very appreciated as I know how much laughter can make us feel better and more connected. Sarah is a great counselor and therapist. I always look forward to talking with her!

Reviewed January 2023

I find that Sara listens to what I am saying and she asks me questions to make me think. Sars also reads the information you send ahead of meeting with her and is fully prepared to support you and/or challenge you. She is also celebrates the wins. I would not hesitate to recommend Sara to my friends and family

Reviewed January 2023

Sarah has helped me immeasurably over the last year. She allows me to answer my own questions, helps me challenge my thinking, and challenges it for me when my skull is too thick. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone. She is LGBTQ+ and polyamory friendly, which are major pluses! I am so grateful to have her on this journey with me!

Reviewed January 2023

Sarah is the best therapist I have ever had. I felt like she truly cared about me and my progress. I owe her so much and cannot thank her enough for my immense progress she assisted with!

Reviewed January 2023

Sarah has been an amazing help to my stress levels, thought processes, and personal growth. She offers so many resources to help through hard times and changing my way of thinking. I leave each session feeling like I've grown and am equipped to handle the next week or life event. I am sincerely grateful to have been matched with her for my therapy needs.

Reviewed January 2023

Amazing, understanding, kind and insightful.

Reviewed December 2022

Sarah and I have been working together for a little less than a year and she has helped me so much !

Reviewed December 2022

Sarah is a very skilled and personable therapist. She is excellent and listening to the issues I have, steering me when needed, and is flexible with her schedule.

Reviewed November 2022

My life has been improving in a realistic and productive way ever since I began working with Sarah! I feel very heard and understood every time we speak and we even have good laughs. Talking with Sarah is the highlight of my week.

Reviewed November 2022

Sarah is such a blessing! She listens wonderfully, helps me gain perspective on situations, and has been a consistent and understanding therapist throughout my time with BetterHelp. I am so grateful for her support and expertise.

Reviewed September 2022

Sarah is wonderful, I felt relief after my first session speaking with her. She gives great advise and handouts to help you navigate whatever it is you’re going through. You can really tell she is compassionate about helping people and your well-being.

Reviewed September 2022

Sarah meets me where I am. She supports and reminds me of my worth

Reviewed September 2022

Sarah is incredible. She listens, understands, and provides great advice/explanations to help me become better and more self aware.

Reviewed August 2022

I have had countless therapists. Sarah is the first one I have ever felt I could fully open up to. She is down to earth, honest, and trustworthy. It's hard to open up about mental health, but Sarah makes it easy.

Reviewed August 2022

Sarah is such a big help and a great listener and gives great tools to help me improve.

Reviewed August 2022

Sarah is a great fit for me. She is honest but not judgemental. She forces me to challenge myself. Encourages me to try different approaches and not be so set in my ways. I appreciate her honesty

Reviewed August 2022

I never knew how badly I needed to talk to someone until I started working with Sarah. She has an amazing sense of humor, responds quickly, acknowledges me and validates me. My depression and anxiety has improved significantly in the few sessions I have had with her. I am so grateful for her and the time spent, she is absolutely amazing. Best part of the week!

Reviewed July 2022

Sarah is wonderful. My sessions through work are up so I’m unfortunately not going to be able to see her for a bit but as soon as I can I’m re-subbing purely because of Sarah.

Reviewed July 2022

Extremely kind, funny and easy to talk to! I feel so lucky to have been matched up with someone so knowledgeable with tools that truly help improve my daily life.

Reviewed June 2022

Sarah has been very helpful in helping me address some deep rooted issues. She asks thought provoking questions and provides helpful materials.

Reviewed June 2022

Sarah have been very helpful and I'm hoping I can continue to work with her.

Reviewed June 2022

Sarah is amazing. We worked together for roughly 7 months and I felt confident to leave therapy ( my finances didn't allow me to keep doing therapy forever). After I left therapy with my "tool box" of things to do when I was stressed or upset in anyway I had major health issues happen a month or 2 later. Things my tool box didn't prepare me for. So I reached out to Sarah when I was in crisis, she helped me get out of my crisis mode quickly and back on track. Now I continue to see her on a once a month basis to check in. Financially I can swing it, and it gives me so much peace of mind knowing that I have that "check in". Cannot recommend her enough for anyone who struggles with trauma, substance abuse, being a mom of any kind. She hears what I don't say, and asks the questions that I didn't dare ask myself. The amount of growth I have made would not have been possible without Sarah's guidance.

Reviewed May 2022

She’s great!

Reviewed March 2022

Thank you for helping me an listen and understanding!

Reviewed March 2022

Sarah has been a great help to me in managing my terrible anxiety. She’s incredibly kind and intelligent, and has great suggestions to help me manage my brain. I highly recommend her and her expertise.

Reviewed March 2022

Sarah gives practical ways to address anxiety and self-defeating thoughts, all while supporting that you be yourself! Thankful for this experience with her!

Reviewed March 2022

Sarah has helped me work through some challenges I was experiencing. Her non judgmental approach to substance use and finding healthier coping skills was a huge asset for my healing. Highly recommend.

Reviewed March 2022

Sarah is amazing and listens with care. She gives expert analysis of problems and works with me to address my mental health needs efficiently and throughly. She is always positive, and her communication is always on point. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed February 2022

I’ve only just begun my journey with Sarah, but already I’ve had such a confidence boost! With the tools she’s given me, I’ve begun making changes that have improved my quality of life very much. She’s very kind and funny. I’m very lucky to have matched with her.

Reviewed February 2022

She’s awesome. Very understanding and listening

Reviewed February 2022

Phenomenal therapist! She has been highly supportive of my issues and has helped me build ways so that I may handle problems on my own.

Reviewed February 2022

I really appreciate my conversations with Sarah. She challenges me to rethink and reframe and focuses on ways to make positive changes in my life.

Reviewed January 2022

Sarah is awesome! She has a TON of tools, and if she doesn’t, she finds them!

Reviewed January 2022

Sarah is wonderful.

Reviewed January 2022

She’s absolutely amazing!

Reviewed January 2022

Sarah has been great for me! She listens to me and never makes me feel judged, in fact she encourages me to be kinder to myself. She helps me find real ways to deal with my concerns head on and set healthy boundaries in all areas of my life. She also constantly reminds me that I can't fix everything at once, mental health is a journey not a destination. I'm so grateful for our sessions.

Reviewed December 2021

Sarah us great!

Reviewed December 2021

She is great and very quickly adapted to my needs.

Reviewed December 2021

Sarah is amazing to work with. She offers practical solutions and techniques to help curb my anxiety and related symptoms, as well as serves as a great support system. Sarah is easy to talk to and always makes herself available to help outside of our regular sessions.

Reviewed November 2021

Sarah had been a huge breath of fresh air. I was hesitant about doing therapy at all and our sessions have been not only helpful but also something I genuinely look forward to. She is real and I have quickly grown respect and admiration for her services.

Reviewed November 2021

Sarah is wonderful. I felt heard! She understood my situation and gave me very concrete things I could do to help with the situation. She has continued to reach out and has made me feel she truly cares!

Reviewed November 2021

She has been incredibly supportive over my time with her. I feel like I wouldn't have felt as secure in my situation then if I had gone through it without her. Willing to compromise with you on time if situations arise and makes an effort to stay in touch when I don't send her a message in a long time. A supportive friend.

Reviewed November 2021

She’s kind and helpful, without being judgemental

Reviewed August 2021

Sarah Claridge has been pretty great. She responds pretty well and is perfect at listening to her patients. Thank you Sarah for providing me support and help!

Reviewed August 2021

Sarah is very high energy and listens to what I have to say. She knows how to keep things light, while also validating my emotions and worries. She sets clear, concise, reachable goals, while also benchmarking different ways to achieve them.

Reviewed August 2021

I love that Sarah challenges me. She’s the first counselor who has the guts to point out the areas where I need more refinement. At the same time she celebrates successes and small victories to keep me motivated. I like being challenged and Sarah gives me tools to make more thoughtful decisions. I highly recommend!

Reviewed August 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sarah Claridge offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sarah Claridge works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Sarah Claridge speak?

Sarah Claridge speaks English.

How many years of experience does Sarah Claridge have?

Sarah Claridge has 13 years of experience.

Where is Sarah Claridge licensed to practice?

Sarah Claridge is licensed to practice in Ohio.

Does Sarah Claridge accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Sarah Claridge does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Sarah Claridge offer?

Sarah Claridge offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Sarah Claridge?

Sarah Claridge can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Sarah Claridge?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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