Sara Laliberte, LICSW

Sara Laliberte is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts. She offers a calm, straightforward approach to therapy and focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She frames clients as the experts in their own lives and aims to build on existing strengths.

With six years of clinical experience, Sara draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support practical change. She listens for what matters most to each person and works to set clear, manageable goals. Sessions emphasize steps that can be practiced between meetings so progress feels tangible.

Sara also brings experience with adoption and foster care matters, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and challenges that arise during divorce or separation. She helps people talk through communication problems, commitment or infidelity concerns, and feelings of isolation or emptiness.

Other areas she addresses include first responder and veteran issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, domestic violence impacts, and guilt or shame. Her work often centers on helping people regain confidence and motivation after difficult events.

The therapist encourages a partnership in which clients’ values guide the plan. She supports parents managing the strain of caregiving and helps those connected to military or emergency services find practical coping strategies. People who prefer sessions in English will find her practice matches that language.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Sara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and problem solving. One common approach she uses emphasizes building coping strategies for anxiety and stress - practical tools that help manage symptoms in daily life and during high-pressure moments. Another approach centers on trauma-informed work that helps people process difficult events at a pace that feels manageable, often using grounding and emotion regulation techniques.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist reviews goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggests methods to try. Clients and the therapist regularly check in and adjust the plan so the work stays relevant and useful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that is helpful. They also let people work with licensed professionals without relocating, which can be useful for caregivers or those with limited time. Sara will help you choose an approach and session rhythm that fits your life and goals.