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Sarah Karamat

Sarah Karamat, LCSW

LCSW focusing on stress and relationships

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Profile details for Sarah Karamat
CredentialsLCSW
LicenseLCSW, California / 29329
NPI1265632343
Experience19 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationCalifornia

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • Anger management

About Sarah

Sarah Karamat is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 19 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting questions, anger, and coping with life changes using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on practical conversation and problem-solving tailored to the person’s situation.

Karamat helps people identify patterns that increase stress and anxiety. She talks through communication problems and offers ways to manage anger in everyday moments. For parents she focuses on concrete parenting strategies and coping with the strain that caregiving can bring.

She also addresses isolation and loneliness, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose and self-love. The approach is described as respectful and sensitive, with dialogue and a treatment plan adjusted to each person’s needs. That adjustment is an ongoing part of sessions rather than a single step.

Sessions aim to make change feel manageable. Karamat breaks bigger problems into smaller goals and practical steps. She emphasizes skills people can use between meetings to handle stress and relationship tension.

Starting work with her involves a clear first visit to set goals and priorities. The initial focus is on what the person wants to change and how to build simple, repeatable habits that support those goals. Progress is tracked through regular check-ins and adjustments.

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How her approaches translate to online work

Evidence-based techniques are the basis of her practice. That usually means focusing on skills and strategies shown to reduce stress and anxiety. For example, cognitive and behavioral methods look at how thoughts and actions keep problems going and teach ways to change them. These methods help with worry, anger, and everyday coping.

Another common approach is working on communication and problem-solving. This involves practicing clearer ways to say what matters, setting boundaries, and trying small changes in relationship behaviors. These steps are useful for relationship concerns and parenting stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and the person collaborate to decide which techniques fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can change as progress is tracked and new challenges come up.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, and make it easier to schedule around caregiving or work obligations.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Experience

19+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, isolation, life purpose, and self-love.

What is her therapeutic style?

The approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation. Sessions emphasize concrete skills and problem-solving you can use between meetings.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 19 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What format are sessions offered in?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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