Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Board of Registration of Social Workers
123680, Massachusetts
Sarah Aftab
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Accepting clients
Updated 8 days ago
9 years in practice
The heart of my work is holding a nonjudgemental space where my clients can start to grow and move toward what's important to them.
Sarah Aftab is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker offering individual therapy in Northampton, MA, and online therapy across Connecticut, Indiana, and Massachusetts. She has 9 years of experience working with adults, seniors, and young adults, addressing issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. Sarah is an LGBTQ+ -affirming therapist and provides culturally responsive care for diverse populations, including people of color and immigrants. Payment options include out-of-pocket, out-of-network insurance or Aetna.,
Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanQueerSpiritual, not religiousLGBTQIA+ ally
Practice hours (EDT)
Sun
closed
Mon
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat
closed
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Academic Concerns
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Athletic/Sports performance
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- College and School Placement
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Insomnia
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Phobia
- Physical Assault
- Physical Stress
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Athletes
- Body positivity
- Immigrants
- Little people
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I)
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Flat path to the front door
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Wide doorway
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$150 — $200per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Connecticut
- Aetna – Massachusetts
- Out-of-network insurance
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
State of Connecticut Department of Public Health
011280, Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency Behavioral Health and Human Services Board
34011325A, Indiana
Certificates
Accelerated Resolition Therapy Practitioner
International Society of Accelerated Resolution Therapy
This is a short-term, specialized treatment to move on from distressing issues- from the past, present, or concerns about the future. It uses eye movements to rewire the parts of the brain that make certain problems bother us so much. It enables you to shed the negative effects of whatever the concern is, very quickly. It can only be done in-person.
Education
Smith College School for Social Work
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2017
My program focused on anti-oppression and psychodynamic theories- exploring childhood and the unconscious with clients to understand who they are and why.