Sally Herschman , LCSW

Sally Herschman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with more than 12 years of experience supporting young children, adolescents, adults, and families. As an LCSW she is a mental health professional trained to assess and treat emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns. Over the course of her career she has worked with a broad range of challenges, including abuse and trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties, and she has assisted clients with organizing daily routines and practical strategies that support desired outcomes.

Sally's practice is described by a warm, interactive manner and a deep respect for each person's story. She approaches therapy with compassion, nonjudgment, authentic curiosity, and a genuine interest in overall well-being, creating space for clients to explore goals and make changes at their own pace. Her clinical style blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, psychodynamic ideas, and mindfulness practices to address thoughts, emotions, and patterns that affect daily life.

She identifies as sex positive and works from a strengths-based perspective, inviting clients to co-navigate the process and ensuring that healing needs are prioritized. Sally recognizes the courage it takes to seek support and offers steady collaboration and encouragement. She looks forward to learning more about each person's hopes and goals for therapy.