Sarah Broida, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 3 years in practice

Sarah Broida helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, career challenges, or compassion fatigue.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149031502 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1497691182 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Sarah

Sarah Broida helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, career challenges, or compassion fatigue. She uses a straightforward, compassionate style to help clients find tools that fit their everyday lives. Sarah is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Illinois and works with adults seeking clearer coping strategies and steadier emotional balance.

In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. Then she helps clients try small changes that can add up over time.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on practical steps - changing daily routines, testing new habits, and building skills for handling pressure at work and home. Sarah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. She emphasizes collaboration, so clients shape goals and choose approaches that make sense for them.

Progress is measured in real-world changes, not just insight. Her style is calm and respectful. She aims to make sessions feel useful and manageable, especially for people who are juggling work and caregiving demands.

When compassion fatigue or career stress is present, she helps people reconnect with priorities and set clearer boundaries. Outside sessions Sarah stays current with clinical reading and reflective practice. This helps her keep interventions practical and relevant.

She encourages honest check-ins about what’s working and what needs to change so the plan stays aligned with each person’s needs.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How evidence-based approaches work online

Sarah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and gradual change. One common approach emphasizes symptom-focused skills training - teaching breathing, grounding, and short routines to reduce anxiety in the moment and during busy workdays. These skills help when stress feels overwhelming and quick tools are needed.

Another approach centers on problem-solving and behavior change. It breaks big issues like career stress into concrete steps, tests new behaviors, and adjusts plans based on what works. This method suits people who want clear action plans and measurable progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist and client choose what to try together, based on personal goals and what feels doable. Sarah encourages regular check-ins so the plan can shift if something isn’t helping.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are flexible for quick reflections, homework check-ins, or when someone prefers typed communication. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain continuity between appointments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Sarah commonly address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, career challenges, and compassion fatigue. Sessions center on practical coping strategies and work-related strain.

What is Sarah's style in therapy?

Her approach is compassionate and collaborative. She helps clients set goals and tries small, manageable changes that fit daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Sarah has three years of experience working as a therapist. She continues to read and reflect on practice to keep her work practical and current.

What are her professional credentials and location?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois. Her practice is based in Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Sarah offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let clients pick what fits their schedule and communication preference.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

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