- CBT techniques
- Client-centered support
- Motivational interviewing
About Sarah
Sarah Heyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with eight years of practice working with adults. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting questions, ADHD, grief, substance use, and LGBTQ-specific issues. Sarah blends practical tools with a strengths-based, client-centered stance.
She spent early years in community clinics and a private Christian counseling office. She completed graduate internships at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and the VA Hospital in Madison. That mix of settings shaped how she responds to everyday problems and more complex symptoms.
Sarah aims to treat people as the experts on their lives while offering guidance when stressors feel overwhelming. She combines personal strengths with skills drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Interpersonal approaches. Sessions focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings.
She notes some practical limits of the online setting. She does not provide letters for courts, lawyers, or medical professionals but will discuss advocacy strategies and practical next steps. Communication norms are clear: she responds to messages Monday through Friday until 2 p.m.
Sarah offers live video or phone sessions on business days between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. She encourages people to bring specific goals - for example improving sleep, managing anxiety, sorting family of origin patterns, or addressing substance use - so sessions can focus on actionable plans.
How Sarah uses practical therapies in online sessions
Sarah often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy when working online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing alternate responses. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's perspective and personal strengths, helping people clarify goals and make decisions that fit their life.She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for skills training when emotion regulation or strong reactivity is an issue. DBT offers concrete strategies for tolerating distress, managing intense feelings, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, relationship strain, and mood swings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs and goals. Sessions begin with practical questions and a short plan, then adjust tools based on progress and feedback.
The online setting can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week. Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Many people find remote sessions help them keep regular appointments, shorten travel time, and make check-ins easier during work breaks or caregiving hours.
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Therapeutic approaches
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 family matters, ADHD, substance use, grief, and LGBTQ-related topics among other adult concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a strengths-based, client-centered approach and integrates practical skills from CBT, solution-focused work, and interpersonal methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience including community clinic work, a private counseling office, and graduate internships at UW Hospital and the VA Hospital in Madison.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific fees depend on your chosen plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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