Sarah Bent, LCSW

Sarah Bent is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. She practices in Indiana and brings an understanding, calm presence to sessions. Many come to her for midlife concerns, chronic illness strain, caregiving stress, or feelings of emptiness and isolation.

Sarah uses a straightforward, person-centered style. She listens first and asks practical questions next. Together with each person she sets small goals, practices new ways of coping, and tracks what actually helps in day-to-day life.

Her work often addresses mood disorders, panic, bipolar concerns, and the aftermath of abuse or traumatic events. She also supports people dealing with end-of-life issues, hospice and caregiving stresses, and long-term health challenges. Conversations focus on improving communication, reducing shame, and rebuilding connection to valued activities.

Therapeutic methods include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused strategies. Sarah blends talk and skills practice so people leave with tools to handle difficult moments. She aims for clear, doable steps rather than long lists of theory.

With eight years of clinical experience and LCSW credentials, Sarah draws on practical experience across diverse communities. Sessions are offered in English and tailored to each person’s background and goals. Prospective clients are encouraged to complete the intake steps to see if her style feels like a good fit.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the person’s pace. It helps with feelings of isolation, low mood, and uncertainty by making space to name what matters and what feels hard. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, panic, and depression. Mindfulness therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and build tolerance for difficult emotions, which can be helpful for trauma responses and chronic worry.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, comfort level, and daily demands. That means trying things out, adjusting techniques, and checking in on what is proving useful as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in real-life settings and bring real-time concerns into the conversation so the work stays relevant to everyday life.