Sarah E. Hager, LISW-S

I'm a school-based therapist with Cincinnati Children's, serving students in Lakota Local Schools. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults in individual, group, and inpatient settings who are navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and trauma. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities—including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused therapy, behavioral activation, and motivational interviewing—to help children manage their emotions, build confidence, overcome fears, and grow into their unique personalities.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my husband, our two sons and our goldendoodle. You’ll often find me shuttling the kids to after-school activities, diving into a good book, volunteering, relaxing on the water, exploring new places or cheering on a soccer game.