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Sarah Hershey, LISW

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Sarah

Sarah Hershey is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 18 years of clinical experience. She focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting challenges, relationship and family difficulties, mood disorders, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Her background also includes work around attachment wounds, codependency, communication problems, body image and impulse control, among other life-impacting struggles. She aims to build a collaborative atmosphere in which clients can explore thoughts and feelings without judgment and begin to identify practical pathways toward change.

Her approach blends evidence-based techniques and client-centered care so people can find meaning, regain balance, and develop skills to manage emotions and difficult situations. Taking a first step toward therapy can feel daunting, and she emphasizes a respectful, steady pace as clients move toward renewed hope and healthier patterns.

Sarah frames therapy as a process of walking alongside individuals as they navigate transitions, cope with loss, or address long-standing patterns. Her work is attentive to both immediate coping needs and longer-term growth, helping clients translate insight into actions that support daily functioning and relationships.

Integrating evidence-based approaches in online care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with what matters most; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and learning practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which often helps with mood disorders, stress, and anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships to improve connection and communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. The therapist works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors interventions from these approaches so treatment fits the individual’s circumstances rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work and family commitments. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured therapy, teach coping skills, and support clients in practicing new strategies between sessions, helping make progress more accessible across different life situations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sarah address?
She addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, mood disorders, and ADHD, along with related concerns such as attachment issues and impulsivity.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing a respectful, open environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored and practical strategies are developed for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with a variety of emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is licensed as an LISW in Ohio with the license identifier OH LISW I.2204058.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling.
How are costs and payment handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyGriefEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English