Sarah Stiefel, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 4 years in practice

Sarah Stiefel brings a practical, person-centered approach to online therapy.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149020972 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1336761105 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Sarah

Sarah Stiefel brings a practical, person-centered approach to online therapy. She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - based in Illinois with four years of professional experience. Sarah focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and relationship challenges.

She starts by listening to each person's story and identifying strengths they already have. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused. Sarah uses clear, evidence-based techniques and adapts them to fit what feels useful for each person.

Background and approach

People often come for help with communication problems, attachment concerns, impulsivity, or trouble coping at work. She also works with clients struggling with loneliness, social anxiety, issues around control, or wounds from narcissistic relationships. Sarah breaks larger goals into small steps so progress feels possible.

Her style is supportive and collaborative. She helps clients set realistic aims, practice new skills between sessions, and notice what changes. Sarah encourages forgiveness and self-compassion as part of long-term healing.

Therapy is offered through a mix of video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging. She guides people through the process of matching therapy to their needs and choosing the right session format.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sarah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Sarah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people gain control over worry and mood. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and depression. This method teaches practical tools for managing symptoms in daily life.

Another frequently used approach emphasizes building stronger communication and attachment skills. It helps people recognize patterns in relationships, practice clearer boundaries, and repair connection when conflict or distance arises. These skills often apply to workplace and social situations as well.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist and client talk about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they try methods that fit the person's needs and adjust as progress is made.

Online formats offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face work and exercises, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a work break, while live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins and ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people stay consistent with care and practice new skills where they live and work.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Sarah help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar-related concerns, ADHD, and relationship challenges. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, impulsivity, loneliness, workplace issues, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are collaborative and practical. She listens first, then helps set small goals and teaches evidence-based strategies to use between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

Sarah has four years of professional work experience as a clinician supporting people with mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW and provides services through online session formats while based in that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

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