Sara Gottfried, LCSW
Norton, MA
Online & In-Person
About me
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.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Professional associations
Education
Boston University
Bridgewater State University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Venmo
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Specialties and 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
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English