Sarah Hershey , LISW

Sarah Hershey is a licensed social worker in Ohio with 18 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life challenges. She offers experienced care for stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and parenting concerns. Hershey emphasizes creating an open, accepting environment where thoughts and emotions can be shared, and where new possibilities for hope and healing can emerge.

With a warm, steady presence she guides clients as they explore personal patterns, process painful experiences, and build practical strategies for change. Hershey holds the credential LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, reflecting advanced training and clinical experience in mental health care. She recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and honors that decision as part of the healing journey.

Hershey frames therapy as a collaborative path in which the client leads and she offers skilled support, tools, and reflection. She aims to walk alongside each person as they develop resilience, discover new perspectives, and begin fresh chapters in their life story.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sarah Hershey draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action; it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to reduce distress and improve mood, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, genuine listening, and unconditional positive regard, creating a supportive space for exploring relationship difficulties, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Hershey works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time as progress unfolds and priorities shift.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility, allowing people to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.