Sarah Johnston, LCSW
Licensed in Kentucky · 3 years in practice
Sarah Johnston is a licensed clinical social worker in Kentucky with three years of practice.
License and registration
- LCSW, Kentucky
- 259912 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1528879848 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
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About Sarah
Sarah Johnston is a licensed clinical social worker in Kentucky with three years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, family concerns, and parenting. She aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.
Her core style is client-centered, which means sessions begin with what matters most to the person sitting across from her. She listens first and then helps people set practical goals. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thought that fuel anxiety and low confidence.
Background and approach
Sarah uses solution-focused methods to break problems into smaller, achievable steps. That approach is useful for busy parents or caregivers who want tangible changes quickly. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking the next step toward a goal.
She has experience supporting people who face adoption and foster care questions, autism spectrum concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and issues around divorce or separation. She also addresses communication problems, jealousy, infidelity, money pressures, and midlife transitions. Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth.
Sarah works to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be named and practical strategies can be tried. She encourages small steps and celebrates progress along the way.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sarah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Adoption and foster care
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sarah names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- 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 therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the individual's lead. Online sessions using this approach start by identifying what the person most wants to address and build from there, which works well for relationship and parenting concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT often includes short exercises between sessions and practical tools to reduce anxiety or improve confidence. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck; online conversations can clarify values and encourage small, doable steps toward change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress unfolds. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions focused and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, brief skill coaching, or when someone needs flexible scheduling. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and work lives.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, and parenting challenges. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, autism spectrum concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and money or commitment issues.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions are client-centered and practical. She listens first, then uses tools like cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to set goals and try new strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns including relationships, parenting, and anxiety.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, shown as LCSW, and is licensed in Kentucky.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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