Sarah Bishop, LCSW
Licensed in New York · 7 years in practice
Sarah Bishop is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 090852 · expires May 2026
- NPI
- 1679151989 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
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About Sarah
Sarah Bishop is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. She focuses on practical help for people facing anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, stress, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger, and life changes. She also supports clients dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, career strain, and LGBT related issues.
Sarah uses respectful, compassionate conversation to help people feel heard and understood. She works in a collaborative, person-centered way.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped around what each person needs and what is working for them. Sarah draws on cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on mindfulness exercises to reduce distress in the moment. She also uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy to strengthen emotional regulation and from solution-focused work to set concrete goals.
Sarah earned her LCSW and brings seven years of professional experience to her practice. That background includes supporting people through addiction, trauma, and other complex issues where more than one thing is happening at once. She describes her role as a supportive partner who helps people sort priorities and build manageable steps forward.
In sessions she will listen first, then suggest simple, measurable strategies to try between meetings. Homework might include short behavioral experiments, breathing or grounding practices, and small goal-setting exercises. Over time the focus is on increasing coping skills and improving day-to-day functioning.
People who choose her often want clear tools and steady support while navigating hard changes. She aims to make therapy straightforward and practical, so progress can be noticed week to week.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sarah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Cancer
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Gender dysphoria
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Sarah names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How evidence-based approaches work online
Client-centered work focuses on understanding a person’s priorities and tailoring the conversation to what matters most. It helps people feel heard and helps guide what to try next. Cognitive behavioral therapy targets thoughts and behaviors with simple, practical exercises to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and improve daily routines. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication in high-intensity moments.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try techniques in session, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That means trying tools, reviewing results, and shifting focus when needed so work stays relevant to everyday life.
Online sessions offer flexibility and multiple ways to connect. Video calls let people work face-to-face when a longer session or visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, skill practice, and notes between scheduled sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep up steady progress.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Sarah help with?
Sarah supports people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, grief, relationship and family issues, career stress, sleeping problems, anger, and related concerns.
How would she approach therapy with me?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She listens first, then suggests concrete tools like thought records, mindfulness exercises, DBT skills, and short goal-focused tasks.
What is her background and experience?
She has seven years of professional experience and earned a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential in New York.
Where is she based and licensed?
Sarah practices in New York and holds an NY LCSW credential.
Can I meet with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client.
How do fees and starting therapy work?
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