Therapist profile
Sarah Hershey, LISW
Ohio
LISW focused on relationships and anger management
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- CredentialsLISW
- LicenseLISW, Ohio / I.2204058
- NPI1649569500
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationOhio
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Sarah
Sarah Hershey is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 18 years of professional experience. She focuses on common life stressors and mood concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strains, trauma and anger. She works directly with adults who want practical ways to manage strong feelings and improve daily relationships.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions cover what is happening now and what patterns keep repeating. She uses evidence-based tools to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and practice different emotional responses. Mindfulness exercises and acceptance strategies are often part of the work.
Sarah draws on several clinical methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. These methods are used to address problems like impulsivity, poor communication, guilt, shame, and difficulties with attachment or abandonment feelings.
Practical concerns such as parenting challenges, coping with bipolar mood shifts, eating or body-image worries, and work-related stress are commonly discussed in sessions. She also offers support around family conflict, divorce or separation, and the fatigue that comes from caregiving or compassion-focused work.
People who come for help with anger, resentment, or snapping at loved ones will find concrete strategies to test between sessions. Starting work typically involves identifying a few immediate goals and then trying small, manageable changes to daily routines and reactions.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking committed steps toward what matters. It can help when anger or avoidance gets in the way of relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides clear tools to test unhelpful thinking and try new responses in everyday situations. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises to reduce reactivity and increase emotional awareness so reactions can be paused and chosen.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. She tests techniques in real life and adjusts the plan based on what helps with mood, communication, or impulse control.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel. They also let people practice new skills in the environments where their reactions happen. If you want to try strategies for anger or stress without arranging extra travel time, discuss available session formats when you schedule.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, eating and body image, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related mood and life-change issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and conversational with an emphasis on noticing patterns, trying new behaviors, and using mindfulness and acceptance techniques.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with adults on stress, mood, trauma, and parenting concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an Ohio LISW and practices in Ohio.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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