Therapist profile
Sally Herschman, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW - Anxiety and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Illinois / 149014733
- NPI
- 1780289587
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
About
- Codependency patterns
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practice
About Sally
Sally Herschman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship struggles. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, career questions, grief, and codependency patterns.
Her style is interactive and straightforward. She listens for practical changes you can try between sessions and helps you notice how patterns repeat in relationships. Sessions focus on what you want to change and what feels possible right now.
Sally uses a mix of approaches to match how each person prefers to work. Cognitive behavioral strategies are used to spot thinking patterns and try simple behavior shifts. Mindfulness techniques are offered to build awareness and calm during hard moments. Client-centered work keeps the focus on the person's values and priorities.
She also draws on narrative ideas to look at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships. Motivational interviewing can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. These methods are blended in practical ways rather than as separate steps.
People who come to Sally often want concrete tools for daily life. That can mean organizing routines, setting clearer boundaries, or practicing new ways to talk with loved ones. The emphasis is on doable steps you can try between sessions and checking what helps most.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to what matters most to the person. It helps clarify goals and priorities so sessions stay relevant to everyday concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives short, practical exercises to try between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm during stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that fit the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins to see what helps and what to change.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around a workday, provide a shorter check-in when time is tight, or avoid travel time. Many people find online sessions a practical way to maintain continuity while testing new behaviors in their daily routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can she help with people-pleasing and boundary issues?
Yes. She works with people on codependency patterns, people-pleasing, and setting clearer boundaries in relationships.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is interactive and practical. She uses listening, goal-setting, and simple exercises to test new behaviors between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.