Therapist profile
Sarah Platzer, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Wisconsin / 9750 - 123
- NPI1801564042
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWisconsin
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Sarah
Sarah Platzer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with 4 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, grief, and strain from relationships or parenting. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients.
Sarah draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her work. She uses clear, practical techniques to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that worsen mood or trigger angry reactions. She also uses motivational interviewing to support change when people feel stuck or unsure how to begin.
Her background includes work in behavioral health hospital and outpatient clinic settings. That experience exposed her to a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, personality disorders, isolation and self-harm. She describes her style as straightforward and approachable, and she brings a direct, often lighthearted tone when appropriate.
In sessions she helps people build skills for managing intense feelings, reduce reactivity, and improve everyday coping. She will work with clients to set realistic goals and practice strategies between meetings. Practical skill-building is emphasized alongside gentle reflection on what's driving difficult reactions.
To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location. Confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing fit remote work
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavioral experiments. Online sessions can include homework, thought records, and role plays to reduce anger and worry. DBT teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills translate into short coaching exercises and practice between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve relationships.Motivational interviewing is a conversational method that helps someone clarify their own reasons for change. In remote work this looks like guided conversations that strengthen commitment and set small, achievable steps. Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process; the therapist will work together with the client to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because current formats are not specified in the biography. Ask about the session modes offered and how they fit your routine. Remote work can make it easier to fit sessions into a work break, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when needed. The focus is on making therapy match everyday life while practicing CBT and DBT skills between meetings.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are supported?
She works with people who struggle with snapping at loved ones, building resentment, workplace frustration, and related stress and mood concerns.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses CBT and DBT techniques to identify triggers and teach practical skills for calmer responses. Motivational interviewing may be used to support change when someone feels stuck.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in behavioral health hospital and outpatient clinic settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin and practices there.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are paid through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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