Sarah Spencer, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA)

Sarah Spencer

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
4 years in practice

Sarah Spencer, LCSWA (she/her), is a passionate, solution-based therapist who loves to work with clients in search of wellness and healing.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
African American/BlackCisgender WomanBisexualLGBTQIA+ ally
ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Self-harming behavior
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Cognitive Functioning
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief and Loss
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Personality Disorders
  • Physical Assault
  • 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
  • Social Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Children (under 10)
  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)

Special groups

  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • Neurodivergent 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
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Behavior Modification
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Art Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching

Location

  • Ilex Counseling

    Office Building

    3500 Westgate DriveDurham, NC 27707

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Emotional support animals allowed

Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

$125 — $175per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Ambetter – North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Cigna – North Carolina
  • Sliding scale
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • This provider is under supervision and practicing under their supervisor’s license.

    Elizabeth Donder

    LCSW

    NCSWLB

    C006609, North Carolina

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate

    NCSWLB

    P020118, North Carolina

Education

  • Appalachian State University

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2023

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