Dr. Sara Hertzel
(She/Her)

I approach therapy with the understanding that many of our symptoms and struggles are normal human attempts to manage pain, loss, anxiety, and even difficult or overwhelming emotions. Together, we will use strategies that are helpful for navigating these struggles. My ultimate goal is that our work together will allow you to claim or reclaim a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling to you. We will collaborate together to address therapy goals that feel right for you in the context of your personal history and identity using evidence-based interventions.

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We will primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to build coping skills and transform your relationship with symptoms and struggles arising from grief, trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, and/or depression in a safe and supportive space. When appropriate, we can use EMDR to heal from the impacts of trauma.

 

I believe that therapy is most effective when you commit to tangible behavior changes in addition to exploring the concerns bringing you to therapy via talk therapy. I strive to provide a safe inclusive space for us to talk openly and authentically so you feel supported as you make meaningful life changes.

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As a PsyPact participating provider, I am able to see clients in any of the 40 PsyPact participating states virtually on a secure, HIPAA-complaint video conferencing platform. 

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Check out the "About me" page for more about me and my background.