Sarah Theimer, LPC, CCTP-II -Breakthrough Mental Health Counseling LLC, LPC - Virginia Therapist at Grow Therapy

Sarah Theimer, LPC, CCTP-II -Breakthrough Mental Health Counseling LLC

Sarah Theimer, LPC, CCTP-II -Breakthrough Mental Health Counseling LLC

(she/her)

LPC
8 years of experience
Solution oriented
Warm
Empowering
Virtual

Do you find yourself constantly worrying or feeling on edge throughout the day? Does the constant worry make it difficult to fall asleep at night or feel fully present during the day? Are you ready to regain control of your thoughts, stop worrying as much, and feel more grounded or present in the moment? I'm Sarah Theimer, an LPC and CCTP-II who specializes in anxiety treatment. I'm also a Christian and the proud wife of a first responder. I utilize evidenced based approaches to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. I aim to keep sessions goal oriented and structured to assist individuals in meeting their goals.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

The first session can often be difficult and filled with a wide range of emotions. With that, this session will be used for both of us to get to know each other better and make sure we are a good fit to keep working together. I will ask questions about your history and presenting concern(s) in attempt to know you and your situation a little better while building rapport and trust. I will also provide space for you to ask any questions you may have and make the session as collaborative as possible.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

As a therapist I believe my greatest strength is meeting client's where they are and keeping sessions goal oriented. I strive to set clear and concrete goals with client's and make every effort to focus sessions on progression towards meeting those goals.

About Sarah Theimer, LPC, CCTP-II -Breakthrough Mental Health Counseling LLC

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My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I utilize CBT to assist in understanding the relationship between situations, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. From there, CBT is utilized to identify the thoughts which are impacting one's behaviors and work to challenge and change those thoughts to in-turn change the behavior.

EMDR

I am trained in EMDR and utilize this treatment to help reprocess past memories and current situations. This treatment also involves the learning and utilization of coping skills and emotional regulation skills prior to reprocessing events.

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

CPT is a highly structured treatment for PTSD. This treatment is typically conducted over twelve sessions although the pace can be tailored based one's individual needs.

Faith based therapy

Upon request, faith (Christianity) based therapy can be interweaved into the therapeutic process and biblical principles can be taught and discussed as it relates to one's healing and therapeutic goals. As a fellow christian, it would be my honor to walk with you on this journey of realizing who God created you to be and living in that truth.

Psychodynamic

A psychodynamic approach can be incorporated into treatment to identify and help better understand how past experiences may be impacting current functioning.