Sarah Johnson
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsShe/Her/Hers
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsSarah Johnson is an experienced, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Brooklyn, NY who has worked with a broad spectrum of individuals and couples throughout the country. She is dedicated to helping her clients deepen their understanding of and relationship to themselves and others in order to optimize personal introspection, growth and healing. She works with clients to help transform their emotional pain into a more compassionate, loving relationship with themselves, using a series of modalities and approaches (IFS, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness) . She especially loves working with creative individuals pursuing a career in the arts or seeking creative outlets outside of a professional field.
Sarah's approach is holistic, psychodynamic, and mindfully driven. She will work with you and by you as we navigate your internal, emotional life, helping to build bridges between strengths and difficulties. Sarah helps clients establish small daily practices to focus on between sessions, and brings a strengths-based perspective to ensure that her clients feel the benefits of a therapeutic relationship. She works with each client, as an engaged observer, using guiding perspectives to help clients reflect and explore.
With a background in social justice, Sarah has a deep understanding of the anxieties caused by systemic and internalized oppression. She is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive practice that is open to individuals from all walks of life. She offers on-line or in-person sessions, with an office by Borough Hall in Brooklyn, NY
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Artists’ mental health - Understanding of highly creative minds; goal setting related to the artistic and creative process; support finding meaningful balance in one’s life
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Mindfulness - Practices to encourage a state of active, open attention on the present
Relationships - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships both with others and with yourself.
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Private Practice, Therapist, 2018 - Present
Park Slope Center for Mental Health, Clinical Therapist, 2015 - Present
City Living New York, Social Worker, 2019 - 2022
Bridging Access to Care, Clinical Therapist, 2012 - 2015
the Rebecca School, Clinical Intern, 2011 - 2012
Fordham University, MSW, 2013
Emerson College, BFA, 2003
New York: 085611
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