Sara Carlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (412) 991-2047
You’ve carried a lot — maybe more than anyone around you realizes. Trauma has a way of showing up everywhere: in your relationships, your self-esteem, your body, your thoughts. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the past or stuck in patterns you desperately want to break, I want you to know that you don’t have to keep doing this alone. I believe healing happens when you’re truly supported — when you feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow into the warrior you are.
I work with folks who are ready for something to change, even if they’re not sure what healing looks like yet. I want you to feel grounded, confident, and whole. Together, we take things at your pace. We explore old wounds with care, rebuild boundaries with clarity, and create space for you to rediscover your strength.
Using trauma-informed approaches, I’ll help you gently untangle the experiences and patterns that have kept you stuck, so you can move forward with more freedom and self-compassion. If you’re ready to start that journey, I’d be honored to support you.
Call or Email Sara Carlson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (412) 991-2047
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Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Highmark
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
Sara Carlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Pennsylvania / SW140834 Supervised by Robert Lawrence II (Pennsylvania / CW023009) Sara Carlson
- In Practice for 4 years
- Attended University of Pittsburgh, Master's of Social Work, Graduated 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Sara Carlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (412) 991-2047
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief
- Codependency
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Caregivers
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Sara Carlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (412) 991-2047
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Sara Carlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (412) 991-2047