Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
How Sarah works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Rhode Island
- Years in practice
- 18
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Sarah
Sarah Mailhot is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island with 18 years of experience. Sarah focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and concerns related to LGBT and ADHD. They aim to make the first steps into therapy straightforward and respectful.
Sarah centers sessions on listening first. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs rather than following a fixed script. Expect clear goals, practical tools, and a calm presence in sessions.
Background and approach
The work draws on several proven approaches to help with everyday problems. Sarah uses strategies that teach new ways to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings. These methods also help people notice what matters most to them and act in line with those values.
Sarah often supports people coping with long-term health conditions, caregiving stress, and complex emotions like guilt or shame. They also address issues such as codependency, communication problems, and life purpose. Sessions include skill-building and real-world steps you can try between meetings.
Sarah describes the process as collaborative. Together, therapist and client figure out what helps and adjust the plan as needed. People who want straightforward, practical work with a respectful clinician may find this approach helpful.
What Sarah works with
Everything Sarah lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sarah's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sarah lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by practicing new skills and testing small changes in daily life. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and emphasizes empathy and respect, giving space to explore feelings and build a trusting working relationship.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The process is collaborative and paced to the client's needs and preferences.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for teaching skills and practicing exercises. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when clients prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or ongoing contact between scheduled sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to use tools in the moments they are needed.
Questions people ask about Sarah
What kinds of concerns does Sarah help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns, plus related issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and communication problems.
What is Sarah's therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with a focus on listening and tailoring the conversation to each person's needs. Clients can expect goal-oriented work and skills they can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does Sarah have?
Sarah has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are Sarah's credentials and where are they based?
Sarah holds a Rhode Island Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as RI LICSW, and practices in Rhode Island.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Sarah?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.