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I am an experienced child, adolescent, and family social worker who is dedicated to helping children and families cope with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Sara Gottfried, a graduate of Bridgewater State University and Boston University, is a practicing social worker, with diverse experience in a variety of settings, including group homes, residential programs, schools, inpatient and outpatient settings, and the Department of Children and Families. She has a passion for working with children and families and utilizes an empathetic, strengths-based and trauma-focused approach. Sara uses a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to meet clients where they are to make sustainable and empowering changes.
Specialties & Clinical Interests
- ADHD
- Adoption & Fostering
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias & Fears
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Trauma & Ptsd
Therapy Types
- Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Yoga Therapy
Fees & Insurance
Sliding Scale
Yes
Pay By
Cash, Check, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Venmo, Credit Card, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Licenses & Certifications
Years in Practice
2
License(s)
License #
state
Massachusetts
Professional Certification(s)
Organization
Date
Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children & Adolescents
Evergreen Certifications
2022
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Beck Institute
2021
Professional Association(s)
Membership Type
National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts Chapter
Professional
Graduate School(s)
Degree
Year Graduated
Boston University
Masters of Social Work
2020
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Science
2019
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