Licensed to practice in Ohio and accepts 21 insurances. Specializes in Couples Counseling, Domestic Violence, Post Partum and 7 more.
(she/her)
Being a therapist isn't just my career—it's a dream I worked hard to achieve because I know what it's like to walk through difficult seasons and wonder if things will ever feel different. My experiences taught me that healing is possible, and they shaped the kind of therapist I strive to be: the therapist I wish I had when I needed one most. I believe every person has inherent worth, even when life has convinced them otherwise. Your past may explain where you've been, but it doesn't have to define where you're going. Healing and forgiveness can coexist, and growth is possible without pretending the pain never happened. My role isn't to tell you who you should be—it's to help you rediscover who you are beneath the anxiety, trauma, self-doubt, or life circumstances that have made you question yourself. I'll meet you with honesty, compassion, and a little humor along the way because I believe therapy should feel like a safe place to be fully human. I believe the only way to truly fail at becoming the person you were meant to be is to stop trying. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you're returning after a difficult experience, my hope is that you leave each session feeling seen, supported, and more hopeful than when you walked in. I'm Sarah, a Licensed Independent Social Worker with specialized training in EMDR, perinatal mental health, Gottman couples therapy, infant mental health, and early childhood mental health. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, empowered, and hopeful—a place where you feel like you. Outside of the office, I'm a busy mother of two and fantasy author who loves baking and cooking!
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you've never done it before. My goal is to make the first session feel more like a conversation than an interrogation. We'll spend some time getting to know each other, talking about what's bringing you to therapy, and discussing what you'd like life to look like if therapy were successful. I'll answer any questions you have about my approach so you can decide whether we're a good fit. While some information gathering is necessary, I don't believe the first session should end with you feeling like you spent an hour filling out paperwork. Whenever possible, we'll begin identifying practical steps or new ways of looking at your situation so you leave with greater clarity—and hopefully, a little more hope.
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to help clients feel comfortable enough to be themselves. Therapy can be intimidating, and I believe meaningful change begins with a genuine connection built on trust, authenticity, and compassion. My clients often tell me they appreciate that our sessions feel like real conversations rather than formal interviews. While I bring extensive training in trauma, EMDR, perinatal mental health, couples therapy, and family systems, I believe expertise is most valuable when it's tailored to the individual sitting across from me. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I adapt therapy to fit your personality, goals, and life experiences. I also believe healing doesn't have to happen in a silent room filled only with difficult emotions. When appropriate, I incorporate humor, curiosity, and practical problem-solving alongside evidence-based treatment. My goal is for you to leave each session not only feeling heard, but with greater clarity, hope, and tangible tools you can begin using in your everyday life. Whether you are a mother sitting in the reality of postpartum or adjustment, an individual looking for fulfillment and clarify, or a couple/family looking to rekindle joy and be on the same page, I have a wide array of skills, training, and experience to assist.
My ideal client is self-motivated and ready to change. They can be light and appreciate sarcasm while also getting serious with the heavy when needed. My ideal client is ready to understand themselves and how to begin a new life!
Cash - $125 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
Buckeye Health Plan
Buckeye Health Plan (Managed Medicaid)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Medicaid - Buckeye Health Plan
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Tufts Health/Cigna
I use a problem solving approach with clients. After understanding what led to the problem and finding acceptance and understanding, we tackle the big picture: how to cope and move forward.
This is used in order to understand past traumas, gaining insight and acceptance into ones past in order to create a new, empowered mindset.