Therapist profile
Sarah Hershey, LISW
LISW in Ohio - Relationships and Family concerns
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- Parenting stress
- Anxiety and depression
- Emotion-focused work
About Sarah
Sarah Hershey is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker, LISW, with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and challenges related to parenting. Sarah focuses on practical support and steady conversation rather than jargon. She uses familiar language and straightforward steps to help people manage difficult feelings and day-to-day strains.
Her approach combines evidence-based tools and reflective listening. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and shift how they respond to painful thoughts. She also uses Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused ideas to help people feel heard and to clarify relationship patterns.
Sessions are aimed at specific problems such as communication breakdowns, parenting stress, mood swings, and coping with life changes. Sarah helps people build simple routines and practical strategies for anger, impulsivity, and anxiety. She also addresses struggles with self-esteem, body image, and grief in concrete steps rather than vague promises.
People often come for help after a rupture in a relationship, a loss, or when daily life feels overwhelming. Sarah works with individuals who want direct feedback and tools they can use between sessions. She speaks English and works from her Ohio licensure under the LISW credential.
To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The therapist uses subscription-based sessions that can be canceled at any time, and she does not take international clients.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and decisions about relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing different behaviors. It is practical for mood disorders, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on how emotions shape interaction and connection and can help clarify patterns in close relationships.Choosing the right approach is usually collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs and goals and try different ways of working until a good fit emerges. The focus is on techniques the person can actually use between sessions and on adjusting methods when something does not help.
Confirm the therapist's session formats before booking, since specific options are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also lets people try therapeutic tools at home and bring real-life examples into sessions, which can speed up practical problem solving. Licensed professionals can help adapt exercises so they work well in a remote setting.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of relationship and family concerns will she address?
She helps people with relationship strain, communication problems, divorce and separation concerns, and family problems that affect daily life.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She blends practical, evidence-based techniques with client-centered listening. Sessions focus on real-life strategies and clearer ways of relating.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with mood, trauma, and family-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio as an LISW.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify exact formats.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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