Sara Veldhuizen , LMHC - Therapist in Indiana

Insight-oriented approach
CBT and mindfulness
Parenting and relationships

About Sara

Sara Veldhuizen is an Indiana Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who want to better understand themselves and make lasting change. Her main concerns include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family patterns, parenting, and coping with life changes.

Sara uses an insight-oriented, collaborative style. She helps people identify recurring roles and expectations from their family of origin and see how those patterns show up now. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts, emotions, and repeated behaviors rather than only treating symptoms.

Her practice combines client-centered listening with practical tools. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness techniques help with emotion regulation and staying present during difficult moments.

Sara also uses solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing to set achievable steps and build momentum between sessions. The therapist values thoughtful reflection and encourages active participation in the work.

People who prefer to understand the ‘‘why’’ behind their patterns may find this approach useful. She often supports clients dealing with attachment questions, abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, and challenges around intimacy and communication.

Sara works in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats directly through the scheduling process.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people describe their inner experience. In online sessions this means the therapist reflects back what a client says and helps them notice feelings and recurring family patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions use simple exercises to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as the client learns more about their patterns and what helps in everyday life.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let clients use practices such as mindfulness or CBT worksheets in the moment between sessions to reinforce learning.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependency Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Indiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Sara works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family patterns, parenting, coping with life changes, mood concerns, and related issues such as attachment and abandonment.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is insight-oriented and collaborative. She helps clients understand patterns from their family of origin and uses reflection plus practical tools to support change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns from anxiety to relationship and intimacy-related issues.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is an LMHC in Indiana and lists Indiana as her practice location.

Does she work in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

Specific session formats were not listed in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.

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