Sarah Hershey , LISW

Sarah Hershey is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 18 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. She also supports parents and those dealing with grief, eating concerns, or challenges to self-esteem.

Her approach is straightforward and person-centered. She creates a calm setting where clients can talk through painful feelings and confusing moments. Conversations aim to name what matters and find small practical steps to try between sessions.

Sarah often blends acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive techniques and emotion-focused work. She encourages mindfulness exercises to help people notice their thoughts without getting overwhelmed. Sessions are paced to match each person’s needs and energy level.

She pays attention to attachment wounds, abandonment fears, and codependent patterns that keep people stuck. Communication problems, control issues, and life transitions like divorce or separation are also common topics she addresses. Clients may also bring concerns about ADHD, impulsivity, or compassion fatigue.

Her style is warm and direct. She helps people sort out priorities, practice new skills, and track small changes. Many come away with clearer choices and tools to manage day-to-day stressors.

How her approach translates to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them. It helps people who feel stuck by teaching ways to accept difficult thoughts while moving toward meaningful actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers simple tools to test and change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when immediate coping skills are needed.

Choosing the right approach is a process done together. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that match your situation. If something doesn’t fit, she will adjust the plan so work feels manageable and relevant to your life.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when a fuller conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer shorter, written check-ins or need to fit therapy into a busy schedule. These options make it easier to keep continuity when life is hectic.