Are you an adult who has been through a stressful experience? Do you continue to think about that experience, have nightmares about it, or feel as if you are reliving it day after day? Feeling worried, not being able to sleep, and reliving past experiences can be exhausting. If you are ready to regain control of your life, feel more present in the moment, and stop thinking about or reliving that past experience then you have come to the right place. Hi! I’m Sarah Theimer, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional level 2 (CCTP-II) in Virginia. I am also a Christian and the proud wife of a first responder. I provide anxiety and trauma treatment, helping adults breakthrough the cycle of worry and trauma to live a more present and fulfilled life. To help you reach your goals, I use a two-fold approach by teaching you tools to help cope with everyday stressors and manage the intensity of emotions while exploring past experiences which have/are impacting the way you currently feel/behave. As a therapist, I strongly believe in exploring past hurts and experiences to help you better understand what led you to this point and assist in treating the root causes of the anxiety and trauma. I aim to keep sessions goal oriented and structured to assist individuals in meeting their goals. I earned my master’s degree from Lynchburg College in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have eight years of experience in the mental health field and have worked in settings to include substance use clinics, inpatient mental health settings, and corrections facilities throughout my time in the mental health field. I have training in and utilize evidence-based approaches to include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR).

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

Reaching out to a therapist, attending the first session, and finding the right therapist can all be difficult steps and filled with a wide range of emotions. With that in mind, the first session will be used to introduce ourselves, learn more about you and your presenting concerns, and make sure we are a good fit to keep working together. I will ask questions about your history and presenting concern(s) and provide space for you to ask any questions you may have. At the end of the session, we will discuss what next steps look like or referrals to another provider if needed.

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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