Sarah Hershey, LISW

Licensed Ohio social worker supporting relationships and healing

Relationship and family focus
Trauma and mood support
Parenting and grief help

About Sarah Hershey

Sarah Hershey is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 18 years of professional experience supporting individuals and families through difficult life chapters. She has worked with people managing stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and parenting challenges, drawing on a range of clinical techniques to meet each person where they are. Sarah prioritizes creating an open, respectful environment in which thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored, and she helps clients identify new pathways toward hope and healing.

Recognizing that seeking therapy takes courage, Sarah approaches each connection with empathy and steadiness, walking alongside clients as they navigate change and growth. Her practice pays close attention to relationships, family dynamics, emotional regulation, and self-esteem, and she adapts her methods to the needs and goals of the people she sees. For those working through mood differences, trauma, or life transitions, Sarah aims to support practical coping and meaningful shifts in perspective that can lead to renewed purpose and resilience.

As a licensed social worker, she brings both clinical training and years of real-world experience to her work, offering compassionate guidance for those ready to begin a therapeutic process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

Stress, Anxiety GriefEating 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 Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sarah Hershey have?

Sarah Hershey has 18 years of professional experience.

Is Sarah Hershey a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker. License details are OH LISW I.2204058.

In which languages does Sarah Hershey provide therapy?

Sarah Hershey provides therapy in English.

Where is Sarah Hershey located?

Sarah Hershey is located in Ohio.

How can I work with Sarah Hershey as my therapist?

You can work with Sarah Hershey through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sarah Hershey work with international clients?

Sarah Hershey does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sarah Hershey cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Sarah Hershey

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that align with personal values. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating major life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental space where clients lead the pace of change - it is often helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and repairing relationship patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to develop practical strategies for reducing stress, managing mood symptoms, and addressing unhelpful thinking patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sarah works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Offering therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited mobility. These options allow licensed professionals like Sarah to deliver consistent support while making it easier for clients to engage in therapy from locations that work for them.

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