Sarah Birdsill, LCSW

Sarah Birdsill, LCSW

Psychotherapist
IL
5.00
“In our first session, she made me feel safe to speak about what was happening. I'm excited to see the progress I will make with her feedback.”
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Overall rating

5.00
“In our first session, she made me feel safe to speak about what was happening. I'm excited to see the progress I will make with her feedback.”
Less than 1 year ago
“Sarah was lovely to work with! We are excited to keep working with her and feel like our communication is already improving as a couple.”
Less than 1 year ago

About Sarah Birdsill

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sarah Birdsill

From the outside, your life may look put together. You handle responsibilities, show up for others, and keep things moving. But internally, you might feel anxious, overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from yourself. If you’re used to being the strong one, it can be hard to admit when you need support. You don’t have to keep carrying everything on your own. I help adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic stress move beyond just getting through the day and start feeling more like themselves again. Together, we focus on real, lasting change so you can feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control of your life. As a licensed therapist and U.S. Air Force veteran, I understand the weight of high responsibility, constant pressure, and the expectation to hold everything together. My approach is compassionate, practical, and focused on what actually works in everyday life. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based therapy to help you understand what you’re experiencing while building tools you can rely on outside of sessions. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, and I also support clients through burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, caregiving stress, and grief. Therapy with me is a space where you can slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with yourself without judgment. If you’re ready to feel better and make meaningful changes, I’d be glad to connect. I currently have daytime availability and welcome you to reach out to get started.

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Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma
Depression
Mood Swings
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Stress Management
Therapy
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Mood Swings
Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1891346169

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
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So far, Sarah is awesome. Really seems like she cares about getting to the root of my issues and focusing on improving
In our first session, she made me feel safe to speak about what was happening. I'm excited to see the progress I will make with her feedback.
Sarah was lovely to work with! We are excited to keep working with her and feel like our communication is already improving as a couple.
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What are common reasons for patients to see Sarah Birdsill?

Sarah Birdsill frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Sarah Birdsill on their profile.

What languages does Sarah Birdsill speak?

Sarah Birdsill speaks English.

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