- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
About Sarah
Sarah Heyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, ADHD, grief, substance use, LGBTQ issues, and anger. Sarah takes a straightforward, client-centered approach and treats people as the experts in their own lives.
She began in graduate internships at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and the VA Hospital in Madison. After completing those placements she worked in a community clinic and in a private Christian counseling office. Those settings exposed her to a range of practical concerns, from mood and anxiety symptoms to life transitions and attachment issues.
Sarah uses a strengths-based, client-centered stance as a foundation. She blends tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Imago Relationship Therapy when helpful. Sessions focus on identifying useful skills and realistic action steps that clients can try between meetings.
Her goal in each case is to help clients combine their existing strengths with practical strategies. She aims to leave each person with a clear plan for responding to future stressors and difficult emotions. Sarah also discusses how to advocate within legal or medical systems, although she does not prepare formal letters for courts or providers.
Sarah responds to messages Monday through Friday until 2 p.m., typically answering evening or Sunday messages first thing the next workday. Live video and phone sessions are offered on business days between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and she asks people to confirm session options when booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client's own goals. It helps when someone needs a therapist who follows their lead and highlights personal strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns; it works well for anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep or eating concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying strategies together and adjusting plans based on what actually helps in day-to-day life.
Sarah offers live video and phone sessions on business days between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and she responds to messages Monday through Friday until 2 p.m. If you are unsure which session format will fit your routine, confirm the available options when booking. Remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, shorten check-ins, or avoid needing to travel to appointments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, ADHD, grief, addictions, LGBTQ issues, anger, and related life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered, strengths-based style and combines practical tools from evidence-based approaches to address symptoms and day-to-day problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience, including graduate internships at UW Hospital and the VA Hospital and work in a community clinic and private counseling office.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.