Sara Schieffelin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW (she, her)
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Health New England (HNE)
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Tufts
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 116263 Sara Schieffelin
- In Practice for 18 years
- Attended Smith College School for Social Work, Graduated 2008
- Membership with National Association of Social Workers 2008
- Membership with Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Addiction
- Bisexual
- climate anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Participants
Age
Participants
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Motivational Interviewing training and consulting
I teach Motivational Interviewing, a person-centered, collaborative communication approach designed to cultivate compassion and enhance motivation for personal growth and change. Through my training, organizations and individuals develop skills in compassionate communication rooted in Motivational Interviewing principles. These skills improve interactions and relationships, promote better client and organizational outcomes, and help reduce provider stress and burnout. I welcome the opportunity to discuss your organization’s specific training needs and how Motivational Interviewing can support your goals. Please feel free to reach out for more information.
Group Meets
Location
296 Nonotuck St, Suite 3
Florence, MA 01062
Clinical Supervision
I provide clinical supervision for social workers seeking hours toward licensure. With extensive experience as a clinical supervisor in agency settings and as a Practicum Faculty Advisor for MSW students, I support supervisees in developing their skills, confidence, and professional growth. Please feel free to reach out to learn more about my supervision services.
Session Cost
Group Meets
Location
296 Nonotuck St Suite 3
Florence, MA 01062
Be Someone Good To Talk To
Want to become a better listener? This experiential, hands-on workshop is designed to help you deepen your ability to truly hear and understand others—whether at work, at home, or in daily life. Grounded in the concepts from Listening Well by William Miller, Ph.D., and the principles of Motivational Interviewing, this practical class offers tools and techniques to enhance your listening and communication skills. Through interactive exercises and real-world applications, you’ll learn to engage more fully, respond with empathy, and build stronger connections in all your relationships.
Location
Additional Location
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 240-3646Nearby Areas