Sarah Henson, LCSW-C

Sarah Henson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C) based in Maryland who focuses on grief and loss. She has five years of clinical experience and more than ten years of paraprofessional work supporting people through caregiving and end-of-life situations. Sarah aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can talk about what they are going through.

Her approach centers on listening to each person’s story and tailoring conversations to fit their needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. That work can help when grief, anticipatory grief, or caregiving stress make day-to-day life feel overwhelming.

Sarah often supports those navigating hospice and end-of-life issues, forgiveness work, and the loneliness that can follow major change. She also helps people explore life purpose and women's issues as they relate to loss and caregiving. Her aim is practical support that helps people adjust over time.

Sarah describes therapy as a collaborative process. Early sessions focus on what matters most to the client and what small steps could make life more manageable. She may also discuss connecting with supports outside of sessions when appropriate.

She provides services only to residents of Maryland. Session options and availability can vary, so prospective clients should confirm current formats and scheduling details before booking. Sarah asks people to consider how they will access additional supports if urgent needs arise.

How ACT and online sessions can support grief and caregiver stress

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting tangled up in them. It focuses on identifying personal values and using small, practical steps to move toward those values even when emotions are hard. This approach can be useful for grief, anticipatory grief, and the stress of caregiving because it emphasizes living a meaningful life alongside difficult feelings.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a shared effort. The therapist will work with each person to decide if ACT fits their needs and goals. That decision is revisited as therapy continues so the plan can be adjusted to what helps most.

Sarah’s practice currently serves residents of Maryland. The biography notes weekly video sessions and weekly follow-up messaging as typical patterns of availability, but prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy caregiving schedule, cut down on travel time, and allow for brief check-ins between visits. These practical benefits can help caregivers keep continuity of support while managing other responsibilities.