Therapist profile
Sarah Sabbides, LICSW
Massachusetts
LICSW - Stress and Relationship Concerns
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- Credentials
- LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Massachusetts / LICSW126716
- NPI
- 1902240591
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Massachusetts
About
- CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
About Sarah
Sarah Sabbides is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with nine years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. Sarah also works with issues around body image, codependency, dependent personality patterns, and women's health concerns linked to pregnancy and childbirth.
She uses clear, direct conversation to understand what feels most urgent for each person. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on making small shifts that add up. Sarah draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on motivational interviewing to build momentum for change.
Narrative therapy is part of her approach too, helping people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. She aims to help clients set boundaries, reduce people-pleasing, and make choices that reflect their priorities. Sarah pays attention to how past trauma shows up in daily life and helps people develop coping skills for panic, flashbacks, or intense stress.
Her work is straightforward and task-oriented when needed, and reflective when that helps someone understand a pattern. Sessions often include concrete strategies for managing anxiety and cravings, and rehearsals for conversations or boundary-setting. People who are juggling change, recovery, or complicated relationships often find this practical mix useful.
Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Massachusetts. To begin, clients follow the site's booking flow to answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches work for online sessions
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, panic, and problematic coping habits like substance use. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and build internal motivation. It suits moments when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps.Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships and opens space to rewrite those stories. That can be useful for patterns like codependency or feeling defined by another person's needs. Together these approaches give practical tools, clearer goals, and new ways to understand ongoing problems.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and comfort level. This is a shared process that can change as progress is made.
The therapist's biography does not specify session formats, so confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time and making it easier to schedule short check-ins or regular weekly meetings. They also allow use of written worksheets, real-time practice, and focused conversation without requiring travel.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and coping with life changes, plus related areas like body image and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines practical steps with reflective work, using cognitive behavioral tools, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches to help people change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of direct clinical experience and a broader background in mental health and human services totaling many years.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the site's See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.