Sarah Henson

Sarah Henson is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Maryland. She brings five years of clinical experience and more than a decade of paraprofessional work in grief, caregiving support, and end-of-life counseling. She focuses on helping people cope with loss and adjust to major life changes related to caregiving and hospice situations.

Her approach centers on listening first and shaping a plan that fits each person. She uses clear, practical steps to help people name their feelings and figure out what matters most. Sessions often involve talking through memories, identifying daily goals, and practicing new ways to respond to difficult emotions.

Sarah draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. This approach can help with grief, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation. She adapts tools from ACT to the pace and needs of each person.

She typically offers weekly video sessions and weekly follow-up messaging as part of her work model, and she limits services to people residing in Maryland. Sarah will ask about expectations and support needs early on so the plan fits what a person can do outside sessions.

Sarah aims to create a respectful and compassionate space. She focuses on helping people find small, steady steps toward meaningful routines and connection after a loss.

How ACT and focused grief work translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values, which can be helpful for grief, caregiver stress, and questions about life purpose.

Grief-focused conversations on their own help people tell the story of a loss and make space for memories and complicated feelings. These sessions often include practical steps like setting daily routines, practicing brief exercises to manage intense moments, and identifying support resources outside therapy.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which ACT tools or grief-focused practices to try and adjust the plan as needs change.

Session formats should be confirmed before booking, since the biography notes weekly video sessions and weekly follow-up messaging as part of the model but does not list other formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins between video sessions. Check the session options when you sign up to make sure the format fits your daily routine and needs.