- 18 years experience
- Focus on anxiety
- Values clarity
About Sarah
Sarah Hershey is an Ohio-licensed social worker with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, and parenting concerns. She aims to make the first step into therapy feel understandable and manageable. Sarah meets people where they are and offers steady support as they begin to heal.
In sessions she focuses on clear, practical work. Conversations look at thoughts, behaviors, and small changes that can reduce panic and worry. She blends talk-based methods with mindfulness and acceptance tools to help people notice what matters and respond differently to difficult feelings.
Sarah draws from several approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, emotionally-focused ideas, and client-centered listening. That mix is used to address relationship strain, attachment worries, body image concerns, and problems like impulsivity or compulsive coping. She pays attention to how patterns in relationships and family life affect mood and behavior.
Her style is warm and straightforward. She encourages questions and sets practical steps between sessions. Sarah helps people track small gains and build skills to handle setbacks and change.
People who choose her often want a therapist who listens closely and then offers concrete tools. She works with issues ranging from panic and anxiety to self-esteem, ADHD-related challenges, and the effects of trauma. The goal is to create room for new choices and healthier routines.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It helps clarify personal values and guide choices toward a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts and behaviors interact, offering tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and practice new responses to anxiety and panic. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathic listening and collaboration, giving people space to tell their story while the therapist follows their lead.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah will collaborate with each person to pick strategies that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit meetings around work, reduce travel time, or choose a quieter time of day. Online work can make brief check-ins easier and let clients practice skills between meetings in their normal routines. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively while helping clients apply them to panic, anxiety, relationship concerns, and daily stress.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sarah address?
She supports people facing anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, grief, parenting stress, relationship and family issues, mood disorders, and related concerns such as body image and codependency.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions combine attentive listening with practical steps. She uses talk, mindfulness, and behavioral techniques to help clients manage symptoms and build new habits.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working with people on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and parenting concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an Ohio LISW which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker and practices in Ohio.
Does she offer services in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.