- 15 years experience
- Connecticut LMFT
- Work and wellbeing focus
About Sarah
Sarah Jane Battersby Hannigan is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Connecticut. She has 15 years of clinical experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, workplace strain, relationship and family concerns. She invites a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters most to them.
Her work focuses on everyday problems that often feel overwhelming. She helps people manage panic attacks, social anxiety, and mood shifts. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and major life changes such as divorce or a midlife reorientation.
Sarah Jane pays attention to how attachment patterns and communication habits shape relationships. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping. Sessions emphasize clear goals, practical steps, and steady progress rather than jargon.
People who come for workplace and wellbeing concerns can expect conversations that connect work stress to broader life themes. She helps individuals sort priorities, set boundaries, and consider career-related choices in ways that fit their values.
To begin, she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session. International clients may be accepted; confirm current session options before booking. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time.
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy fit
Sarah Jane uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns that cause distress. One common approach she uses helps people identify and shift thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety and low mood, teaching practical skills to manage panic attacks and social fears. Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns to improve communication and reduce repeated conflicts, which can help with relationship stress and caregiver strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they test what helps, adjust strategies, and set achievable steps to practice between sessions.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow quicker check-ins during a workday. Some formats can be useful when less bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed, while others let you use visual cues during conversation. Confirm the specific session formats offered so you can pick what fits your routine and comfort level.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, compassion fatigue, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and goal-oriented. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space and works on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with people facing mood disorders, panic, social anxiety, caregiver stress, and life transitions.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds the LMFT credential and is licensed in Connecticut.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English. Confirm current session options before booking.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.