Availability:

• Currently running a waitlist

Location:

• Clayton

Insurance Accepted:

• BCBS

• Aetna

• Cigna

• MedCost

• Optum (UHC/UMR/VA)

• TriCare

Sarah Black

LCSW

She/Her/Hers

Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with the NC Board of Licensed Clinical Social Work. She is in the process of completing her credential in animal assisted therapy (AAT) and is certified in the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P). Sarah provides therapy with a cat co-therapist named Niles and also provides services at the Fuzzy Faces Refuge.

In her work with clients, Sarah focuses on incorporating mindfulness skills and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address negative thought patterns, challenging feelings, and unhealthy behaviors. She specializes in working with children and adolescents who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and disruptive behavior. She enjoys adapting CBT and other therapeutic modalities to fit the needs and developmental level of the client often using art, games, and stories to enhance the understanding of concepts. Sarah has a background in community mental health working with children and families conducting comprehensive assessments and outpatient therapy. Her approach is non-judgmental, client centered, and change oriented. She also enjoys incorporating families and parenting work when it is beneficial to the client’s progress.

Sarah graduated with her Masters in Social Work in 2015 from North Carolina State University. Sarah also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Women and Gender Studies from UNC- Charlotte.