Sarah Carey, MSW, LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Therapist
Meeting Young People Where They Are
Sarah Carey is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who brings compassionate expertise to helping young people navigate life's challenges. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues, providing a nurturing environment where they can explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop effective coping strategies.
With experience in diverse settings, from community-based programs to specialized educational environments, Sarah has developed tailored therapeutic interventions for young individuals. Her approach emphasizes fostering a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that empowers clients to navigate challenges with real, practical tools.
She uses evidence-based practices including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and trauma-informed care adapted to how developing minds work. You'll get concrete tools that work in real life: emotion regulation skills, ADHD-friendly systems, and strategies to quiet the inner critic. Most importantly, your child will learn they don't have to navigate this alone.
What Sarah Treats
ADHD
Therapeutic support for young people whose ADHD brain feels chaotic behind their success, with ADHD-friendly coping systems that actually work.
Anxiety
Helping teens and young adults manage anxiety that keeps them second-guessing themselves, including perfectionism and social anxiety.
Depression
Evidence-based therapy for adolescents and adults experiencing depressive symptoms, emotional ups and downs, and low motivation.
Trauma
Trauma-informed care using DBT and therapeutic techniques adapted for developing minds and complex experiences.
Behavioral Issues
Collaborative work with clients and families to address behavioral challenges, build emotional regulation, and foster lasting positive change.
Family Collaboration
Working closely with families to achieve positive outcomes, helping parents understand their child's needs and build supportive home environments.
Evidence-Based, Genuine
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Building emotion regulation skills, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, adapted specifically for how younger minds process and learn.
Trauma-Informed Care
Every interaction is grounded in an understanding of how trauma impacts development, behavior, and relationships.
Practical Tools
Concrete strategies that work in real life. No abstract concepts that fall apart at school or home. Emotion regulation, ADHD-friendly systems, and self-compassion building.
Ready to Get Started?
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