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Sarah Shields, MSW, LICSW

Sarah Shields, MSW, LICSW

Psychotherapist
MA
Sarah Shields, LICSW, provides compassionate and tailored mental health care to individuals across Massachusetts. With a focus on creating a safe and supportive environment, Sarah empowers clients to address their challenges, develop effective problemsolving skills, and work toward their unique therapeutic goals. Her clientcentered approach ensures that each individual feels heard and valued as they navigate the path toward greater emotional wellbeing. Sarah works with adults and seniors, offering individual and group therapy to meet a range of mental health needs. Sarah is particularly passionate about supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and grief. She has extensive experience helping individuals manage life transitions, such as navigating laterlife changes, coping with loss, and overcoming the challenges of PTSD and trauma. Sarah's empathetic approach and clinical expertise enable her to help clients build resilience, regain a sense of control, and achieve meaningful growth in their personal and emotional lives. Utilizing evidencebased practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT, Sarah provides effective interventions that address a variety of mental health concerns. She also specializes in supporting individuals with bipolar disorder, offering structured tools and strategies to manage mood fluctuations and enhance stability. Sarah's dedication to creating a collaborative therapeutic process ensures that clients remain active participants in their care, fostering longlasting positive outcomes. Outside of her clinical work, Sarah enjoys reading, cooking, and spending quality time with her family. These hobbies bring balance and joy to her life, reflecting her belief in the importance of holistic wellbeing. Sarah Shields serves clients throughout Massachusetts, offering compassionate care that empowers individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve their mental health goals.
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About Sarah Shields

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Life Transition
Bipolar Disorder

Clientele seen

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

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sarah Shields

Sarah Shields, LICSW, provides compassionate and tailored mental health care to individuals across Massachusetts. With a focus on creating a safe and supportive environment, Sarah empowers clients to address their challenges, develop effective problemsolving skills, and work toward their unique therapeutic goals. Her clientcentered approach ensures that each individual feels heard and valued as they navigate the path toward greater emotional wellbeing. Sarah works with adults and seniors, offering individual and group therapy to meet a range of mental health needs. Sarah is particularly passionate about supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and grief. She has extensive experience helping individuals manage life transitions, such as navigating laterlife changes, coping with loss, and overcoming the challenges of PTSD and trauma. Sarah's empathetic approach and clinical expertise enable her to help clients build resilience, regain a sense of control, and achieve meaningful growth in their personal and emotional lives. Utilizing evidencebased practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT, Sarah provides effective interventions that address a variety of mental health concerns. She also specializes in supporting individuals with bipolar disorder, offering structured tools and strategies to manage mood fluctuations and enhance stability. Sarah's dedication to creating a collaborative therapeutic process ensures that clients remain active participants in their care, fostering longlasting positive outcomes. Outside of her clinical work, Sarah enjoys reading, cooking, and spending quality time with her family. These hobbies bring balance and joy to her life, reflecting her belief in the importance of holistic wellbeing. Sarah Shields serves clients throughout Massachusetts, offering compassionate care that empowers individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve their mental health goals.

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Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Young Adult Issues
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit

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Education and training

  • Bridgewater State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1548845258

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5.00
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Sarah Shields frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Sarah Shields on their profile.

What languages does Sarah Shields speak?

Sarah Shields speaks English.

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