Sarah Hershey , LISW

Sarah Hershey is an LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) practicing in Ohio with 18 years of professional experience. She has focused work supporting people facing stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and parenting challenges. Over the course of her career she has helped clients explore difficult emotions and practical concerns while identifying new paths toward healing and resilience.

Sarah prioritizes a warm, open space where thoughts and feelings can be voiced and examined without judgment. In therapy she partners with each person to build understanding, develop coping strategies, and nurture hope as new possibilities emerge. She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and aims to walk alongside people as they navigate change and growth.

Grounded in years of clinical experience, Sarah offers compassionate guidance and evidence-informed tools to help clients move through pain and toward more meaningful daily living. Her approach centers on meeting people where they are and supporting them as they work toward clearer priorities and renewed connection.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sarah Hershey integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and focuses on taking actions that align with personal values - a useful fit for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and creating a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship so clients can explore their concerns at their own pace - often helpful for grief, parenting challenges, and self-esteem work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns - commonly used for stress, mood symptoms, and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust strategies as progress unfolds in partnership with the client and other licensed professionals when appropriate.

Online sessions offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their day-to-day life while maintaining continuity of care and access to therapeutic support.