Sarah Smith

LMSW – Therapist
Long Island, NY | In-Person and Virtual Therapy

My style is warm, down-to-earth, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I want therapy to feel like a place where you can genuinely be yourself, without judgment and without feeling like you have to say the “right” thing. We can make space for the deeper experiences and patterns that have shaped you while also developing practical tools that help you feel more grounded and supported in your everyday life.

My interdisciplinary background in mental health, advocacy, healthcare, education, and human-centered systems has taught me to look at the whole person. I’m interested not only in what you’re experiencing, but in the relationships, environments, experiences, and expectations that may be contributing to it.

Most importantly, I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is to meet you where you are, help you better understand yourself and what you need, and work alongside you as you build a life that feels more manageable, meaningful, and authentically yours.

Credentials & Specialized Training

Licensure & Education:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), License #099076
Master of Social Work – Columbia University
Juris Doctor – Seton Hall University

Professional Certifications:

Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
Certified DBT Professional (CDBT)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional – Level II (CCTPII)

Advanced Training:

Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Dr. Richard Schwartz u0026amp; Dr. Frank Anderson
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Beck Institute with Judith Beck
Gottman Method – Level 1 u0026amp; 2 (Gottman Institute with Julie Gottman)
Relational Life Therapy – Level 1 u0026amp; 2 (Relational Life Institute with Terry Real)

Holistic & Integrative Credentials:

Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher
Registered Yoga Teacher – E—RYT 500


Let us meet you where you are

No pressure. No commitment. We are here to meet you exactly where you are, whether you’re ready to start therapy or have questions. We offer in-person and virtual therapy on Long Island and in the state of New York.