Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Sara works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Sara
Sara Saiger is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who focuses on practical, person-centered care. She brings 15 years of hands-on experience supporting adults with mood, substance use, and life-transition challenges. Her style is straightforward and empathetic, aimed at helping people move past obstacles and toward clearer goals.
She uses solution-focused methods and motivational interviewing to help people clarify what matters and take small steps forward. Those approaches are paired with a person-centered outlook that values trust and honest collaboration.
Background and approach
Sara has worked in crisis services and psychiatric settings, which shaped her ability to respond calmly during difficult moments. Her background includes roles as a clinical supervisor at a crisis center and as a behavioral health therapist in inpatient psychiatric care. Earlier work included coordinating clinical care and providing therapy in an inpatient substance abuse program.
This mix of clinical and supervisory experience informs how she structures sessions and supports people through change. Clients often bring concerns such as depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction, grief, anger, parenting strain, and career stress. She also addresses family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, and aging-related concerns.
Sara aims to help people build workable strategies and regain a sense of control over daily life. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of South Florida in 2005 and a bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services from the University at Buffalo. She practices in Georgia and conducts sessions in English.
What Sara works with
Everything Sara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sara's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Paranoia
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
How evidence-based techniques fit into online care
Many of her methods are practical and goal-oriented. Person-centered therapy focuses on listening and building trust so the person sets the pace and priorities. Motivational interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings and find internal reasons to change, which can be useful for addiction, anger, or ambivalence about life changes.Solution-focused work emphasizes clear, small steps that lead toward a preferred future. It looks for what is already working and builds on those strengths to make change more manageable. These approaches are often used together to create short-term goals and measurable progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means adjusting pace, setting reachable goals, and reviewing progress so the approach stays useful.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into daily life. Online help can reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking to make sure they match your needs.
Questions people ask about Sara
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
She helps people with addictions, depression, bipolar symptoms, anger, grief, parenting strain, career stress, and other mood or life-change concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
Therapy is person-centered and solution-focused, with motivational interviewing used to build motivation and practical steps toward change.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience, including roles as a clinical supervisor at a crisis center and as a behavioral health therapist in psychiatric and inpatient substance use settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.