- Stress and anxiety
- Career and change
- Addictions and grief
About Sarah
Sarah Johnston Margarida is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maryland with five years of experience. She works with adults feeling stuck after changes in work, relationships, health, or life circumstances. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, career doubts, and other life transitions.
Sarah uses straightforward, collaborative conversation to identify what matters most now. She draws on client-centered work and goal-oriented techniques to help people try out new ways of responding. Sessions often focus on practical steps for coping, clearer communication, and making decisions that fit current needs.
Her approach includes elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to spot thinking patterns that get in the way. Mindfulness techniques are used to ground difficult emotions in the moment. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas support people when change feels overwhelming or stalled.
Sarah also pays attention to relationship patterns such as attachment and codependency when those issues affect daily life. She addresses blended family concerns, communication problems, body image, caregiver stress, and the emotional effects of divorce, fertility challenges, or loss. Substance use and eating-related issues are within her scope of work.
She describes therapy as a practical collaboration where people try tools and see what helps. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before scheduling and follow the therapist's intake steps to set up a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sarah commonly integrates client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work focuses on attentive listening and building a working plan from the client's concerns, which helps people clarify priorities and try small changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and uses structured exercises to test alternatives and reduce distress.She also draws on mindfulness practices to help people notice emotions and bodily reactions in the moment. These short grounding techniques can be practiced between sessions to manage stress and anxiety. The therapist will work together with each person to identify which blend of approaches fits their goals and preferences rather than prescribing a single method.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time from an already busy schedule. The focus online is the same as in person: clear goals, practical steps, and revisiting what helps as concerns change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Tennessee, Indiana, Texas, Louisiana, Washington, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, career questions, and other life changes.
How would she approach feeling stuck?
She uses collaborative, client-centered conversation alongside practical techniques to test new ways of coping and decision making.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on life transitions and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and Texas and practices from Maryland.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm available options before booking a session.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.