Sarah Sullivan, LICSW, LCSW-C

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Washington, DC. Works with Life Transitions, Developmental Trauma and Grief & Loss. Sees clients online only. Works out of network for insurance. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Life Transitions
• Anxiety
• Family Conflict
• Parenting
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Culturally SensitiveTakes a person's culture, identity, background and values into account, and shapes the work so it fits their life.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• Expressive ArtsUses several creative forms, such as art, music, movement, writing or drama, to explore feelings and experiences.
• Family / MaritalTherapy with couples or families together, focused on communication, conflict and the patterns between people.
• Family SystemsSees a person as part of their family as a whole, and explores roles, patterns and communication across the family rather than one person's problems alone.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• RelationalSees relationships as central to well-being. The relationship with the therapist is used to understand and change patterns in other relationships.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Online only

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Life Transitions, Developmental Trauma, Grief & Loss, Adoption, Anxiety, Caregivers, Family Conflict, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues

Insurance

Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $190, couple sessions $220; sliding scale available

Payment methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Couples

Communities

Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Single Parent

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Texas State University

Other offices

College Park, 20740

Education & qualifications