Sarah Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
East Hartford, CT 06108
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My first priority as a therapist is to restore hope: Hope for positive change, for relief from emotional suffering, for new possibilities and new abilities. I believe in each person's capacity for growth and I know that we can all benefit from a fresh perspective at times. If your symptoms or problems have started to overwhelm you, if you are reeling from a past or present trauma, or if you feel worried and in doubt about what to do next - I would like to help you regain balance and keep moving forward.
The process starts with helping you find your strengths and determining your goals for therapy. From there, we add new skills, new ways of thinking, and new behavior patterns that can quickly produce the kinds of positive change you are seeking.
I specialize in using DBT - its focus is on learning how to live in the present moment, balance your mood, tolerate painful events with less suffering, reduce judgmental thoughts, and assert your needs to others while keeping your relationships intact. For the quickest response, please email me any questions or requests, thank you!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Elevance
- HUSKY Health
- Medicaid
- Out of Network
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Sarah Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 007960 Sarah Ward
- Certificate from National Association of Social Work 886503366 / 2008
- Certificate from Southern Connecticut State University Master of Social Work (MSW) / 2009
- Attended Southern Connecticut State University, Graduated 2009
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Mood Disorders
- Addiction
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Relapse
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Sarah Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW