Therapist profile
Sarah Hershey, LISW
Ohio
LISW in Ohio - relationships and mood concerns
Continue with SarahWhere Sarah stands
- Credentials
- LISW
- License
- LISW, Ohio / I.2204058
- NPI
- 1649569500
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
About
- Codependency issues
- ACT and CBT methods
- Parenting support
About Sarah
Sarah Hershey is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 18 years of experience. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, grief and stress. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, codependency, ADHD, and mood concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps a person can try between meetings. Sarah blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different choices.
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify what matters to them and take steps that match those values. Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements are used when relationships and attachment wounds are part of the problem. These methods are mixed into a practical plan rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.
In sessions she helps people untangle codependent behaviors such as people-pleasing, trouble saying no, and losing a sense of self in relationships. Conversations often include setting boundaries, improving communication, and coping strategies for strong emotions like anger, shame, or guilt.
Practical concerns such as parenting demands, life transitions, and compassion fatigue are also addressed. The work tends to be goal oriented and paced to match what a person can manage alongside daily responsibilities.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take small, concrete steps toward them. It is useful when someone feels stuck or wants to rebuild a life around what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. It is practical for anxiety, depression, and patterns like people-pleasing. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at attachment and relational patterns to help people understand intense emotions and repair interactions with others.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick approaches that match a person's goals and what feels doable. Expect ongoing check-ins about what is or isn't helping so the plan can be adjusted together.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone choose whether to be on camera or use audio only depending on what feels manageable. Licensed professionals commonly tailor session length and focus to match life demands while keeping the work practical and skill oriented.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, parenting, and relationship problems including codependency and attachment issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with practical tools from CBT, ACT, EFT, and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different choices.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Ohio LISW and practices from Ohio.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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