Therapist profile
Sarah Bonnette, LCSW, LISW
Licensed social worker - Family and parenting issues
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- Solution-focused work
- Trauma-informed strategies
- Strengths-based focus
About Sarah
Sarah Bonnette is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 20 years of clinical experience. She has spent two decades supporting people facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and challenges related to parenting, family dynamics, and life transitions.
She has worked in settings that included adoption and foster care, school-related difficulties, and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. That background informs how she talks through parenting strain, family-of-origin issues, and caregiver stress. Her practice also addresses compassion fatigue, first responder stress, and recovery after natural or human-caused disasters.
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. She uses solution-focused methods and draws on client-centered ideas to help people notice strengths and next steps. She also uses trauma-focused strategies when past events are part of the problem.
Sessions typically focus on identifying doable changes and building clearer routines and coping skills. People often work on anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, or the specific pressures of juggling career and family responsibilities. Sarah encourages straightforward conversations about what is working and what needs to change.
She asks clients to set goals and to check progress regularly. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s situation. If you want to understand how her approach might match your concerns, she asks that you complete the intake steps before scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful working relationship. The therapist follows the person's concerns and helps them clarify goals and priorities. This approach is useful when someone needs a non-directive space to organize thoughts and feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking and to develop alternative behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing stress related to parenting or work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and choose methods based on your goals, preferences, and what shows progress in early sessions. That decision is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking so you understand how sessions will run. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with her about how sessions can be scheduled to match your routine and responsibilities.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Maine, Nevada, Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address related to family life?
She works with adults on parenting strain, family conflict, and related stress such as grief, depression, anxiety, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, using client-centered listening alongside solution-focused techniques to identify next steps.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of experience working with people across settings, including adoption and foster care and services for developmental disabilities.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Ohio, recorded as ME LCSW and OH LISW in professional listings.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking so you know whether phone or video options are available for your needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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