Therapist in Riverside, Rhode Island Sarah Soares, Therapist

At LifeStance Health, Sarah Soares helps individuals across Rhode Island build practical skills and emotional insight to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and resilience. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she provides thoughtful, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, teens, and adults, creating a supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered. Sarah specializes in treating anxiety, ADHD, and depression, and also supports individuals facing a range of additional mental health concerns. Sarah is particularly passionate about working with clients experiencing anxiety, ADHD, and depression. She understands how these challenges can impact daily functioning, relationships, and self-esteem, and she partners with clients to develop personalized strategies that foster emotional regulation, improved focus, and a stronger sense of self. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, helping clients build meaningful coping skills that translate into real-life progress. Her clinical work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques, while drawing from additional evidence-based interventions when appropriate. Sarah has experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community and individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring care is inclusive, affirming, and tailored to each person’s unique experiences. Outside of her clinical work, Sarah enjoys traveling and exploring new places, trying new restaurants, and spending time outdoors. She appreciates humor as a powerful tool for connection and healing, and she often enjoys true crime documentaries, psychological thrillers, and creative arts and crafts.