Sarah Bent, LCSW

Sarah Bent is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. She practices in Indiana and focuses on practical support for mood disorders and the ups and downs of midlife. She also pays attention to issues that affect older adults and caregivers, such as aging and geriatric concerns and hospice or end-of-life counseling.

Sarah keeps sessions straightforward and people-focused. She listens without judgment and helps clients name the feelings that get in the way. Together they build small, doable steps to manage symptoms, improve communication, and ease isolation or shame.

Her work draws on client-centered methods that follow each person’s pace. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness-based practices also show up in sessions to help calm intense moments and increase present-moment awareness.

Sarah has supported people facing chronic pain, illness, and disability, and those dealing with complicated grief or trauma. She also addresses family tensions and communication problems by helping individuals set boundaries and express needs more clearly.

People who choose her often want practical skills alongside empathetic listening. She helps clients set realistic goals and track small changes over time. To begin, users choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How client-centered and evidence-based methods translate online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person needs in the moment. It creates space for people to tell their story and decide the pace and goals of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors that reduce anxiety and depression. It is useful for mood disorders, panic, and stress-related patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques together and adjusting based on what helps in real life rather than following a fixed plan.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep regular work on skills like thought records, mindfulness practices, and communication exercises without rearranging a whole day.