Sarah Bent, LCSW

Sarah Bent is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. She is based in Indiana and draws on eight years of clinical experience. Sarah aims to create a calm, respectful place where someone can speak openly about what they are feeling and needing.

Her work focuses on practical skills and clear steps. She listens first to understand what matters most to the person in front of her. From there she uses straightforward techniques to reduce panic, manage mood swings, and cope with loss or long-term illness.

Sarah combines talk-based care with structured methods. She uses client-centered conversation to meet each person where they are. She adds cognitive behavioral strategies to help spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.

Mindfulness practices and trauma-focused work are part of her approach when needed. These tools help people ground themselves, tolerate strong emotions, and process difficult memories at a pace that feels right for them.

Many people seek her support for issues tied to aging, caregiving stress, chronic pain or illness, and struggles with identity or cultural stress. She aims to help people build clearer communication, reduce isolation, and find ways to carry on meaningful life despite hard circumstances.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person needs in the moment. The therapist stays curious and follows the client's lead, helping them name feelings and priorities. This approach suits people who want a supportive, talk-based relationship to sort through emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors. Sessions often include brief exercises, thought records, and homework to try between meetings. CBT is helpful for anxiety, panic, mood shifts, and unhelpful thinking patterns.

Mindfulness Therapy brings simple awareness and grounding practices into sessions. These techniques can reduce reactivity and help with chronic stress or persistent worry. They are short, teachable skills that people can use during busy days.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That plan can be adjusted based on what works best for the client, keeping the process collaborative and flexible.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online options can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about available session formats when you schedule so you can pick times that suit your day.