Therapist profile
Sarah Anderson, LCSW
Arizona
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Arizona / LCSW-17735
- NPI1023387305
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArizona
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Trauma work
About Sarah
Sarah Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Arizona with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger. Sessions also address relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, sleep problems, and career or life changes.
She draws on several evidence-based approaches to guide practical work in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and build concrete coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are offered for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when strong feelings feel overwhelming.
Attachment-based ideas inform conversations about how past relationships shape present reactions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is included when trauma memories are part of the problem. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) can be used to unpack relationship patterns that fuel anger or disconnection.
In a typical session Sarah helps people name what’s happening, try short experiments, and practice new ways to respond. She aims for clear, doable steps rather than long lectures. Work often focuses on daily routines, sleep, boundaries, and realistic targets that fit everyday life.
Clients who bring complex concerns such as bipolar mood patterns, substance use, or post-traumatic stress receive integrated care that connects skills training and trauma work. Sessions also support caregivers, first responders, and veterans dealing with job-related stress and burnout.
All sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not currently accepted, and session options should be confirmed before booking.
How sessions work
How her clinical approaches work in online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current reactions. It helps people see patterns that trigger anger and practice different responses in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce reactivity and worry. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, handling crisis moments, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which methods match their goals, history, and comfort level. That choice can shift over time as symptoms change or as trauma processing becomes relevant.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people try sessions without being on camera, which can help on higher-stress days. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and homework so therapy fits daily life rather than adding extra burden.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and anger connected to past trauma.
What approaches does she use for anger management?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, plus trauma-focused methods when needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working with adults on trauma, mood, addiction, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona and practices from Arizona.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.