About me
I studied and received a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in behavioral sciences in 2009. I have been in private practice for 8 years and have work with a variety of presenting issues, such as depression, anxiety and behavior related problems. I primarily focus on cognitive behavioral therapy but am open to different approaches as the need arises. I grew up in a nontraditional household and learned very early on the benefits of a therapeutic relationship and have chosen to dedicate my life helping others.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
LGBT
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Relationship issues
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Family conflicts
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Intimacy-related issues
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Eating disorders
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Anger management
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Self esteem
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Career difficulties
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Bipolar disorder
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Depression
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Coaching
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Compassion fatigue
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ADHD
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Abandonment
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Adoption and Foster Care
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Attachment Issues
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Avoidant Personality
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BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture
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Blended Family Issues
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Body Image
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Caregiver Issues and Stress
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Co-morbidity
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Codependency
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Communication Problems
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Control Issues
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Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster
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Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
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Divorce and Separation
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Domestic Violence
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Drug and Alcohol Addiction
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Eating and Food-Related Issues
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Family of Origin Issues
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Family Problems
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Fatherhood Issues
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Forgiveness
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Guilt and Shame
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Impulsivity
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Isolation/Loneliness
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Life Purpose
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Midlife Crisis
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Money and Financial Issues
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Mood Disorders
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Narcissism
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Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD
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Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
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Post-traumatic Stress
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Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
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Self-Harm
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Self-Love
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Sex Addiction
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Sexual Assault and Abuse
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Sexuality
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Smoking/Vaping Cessation
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Social Anxiety and Phobia
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Trichotillomania
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Women's Issues
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Workplace Issues
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Young Adult Issues
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Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 11
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
IN LMHC 39002904A
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sara Veldhuizen . We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Written on Oct 29, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sara really connects with her clients and makes you feel heard and understood while also giving recommendations for attainable goals and behavior modifications. I 100% recommend her!
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Patient, compassionate, and kind.
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Sara has been very helpful in helping me identify triggers and where/when I need to set boundaries. She offers constructive advice when I need to have a difficult conversation with a loved one, thinking of how they may react and how I need to be cognizant of their thoughts/feelings.
Written on Oct 03, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sara is such a warm, genuine person. Our sessions are always the highlight of my day! I have never looked forward to a therapy session like I do with Sara! The compassion, the empathy and the general vibe with her is so organic. I have already gained so much from our sessions - she has evened out the little unfinished edges and given me the tools to succeed on my own! I could go on and on about all the great things with Sara - her humor is a total plus! The fact that I can also spend my sessions laughing? I mean, she is a complete gem and I am so thankful for her advice and help!
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Some people won’t appreciate how helpful she can be with the really hard stuff. Those of us who need deep healing need Sarah.
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Sara has been a great help when i needed it most. She gave sound advice and allowed me to find how i would approach a situation and minor adjustments i could make to make life easier for myself.
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Thank You very much for big help and understanding.
Written on Jun 06, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Very understanding and knowledgeable
Written on Mar 26, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Amazing help trust her a lot
Written on Dec 22, 2021 after therapy with Sara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great listener
Written on Nov 30, 2021 after therapy with Sara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
Sara has been instrumental in my recovery in dealing with childhood trauma. She has years of experience and very knowledgeable. I made tremendous improvement with Sara as my therapist and highly recommend Sara! Sara is kind, understanding, patient, funny and uplifting. I couldn't have asked for a better therapist!
Written on Nov 10, 2021 after therapy with Sara for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
After just one session, Sara made me feel comfortable enough to speak my mind and open up, which is something I have struggled with for years. Since speaking with her, I have felt more myself and have seen direct translation of our work in my life. I look forward to my calls with her every week. I can only recommend her!
Written on Nov 09, 2021 after therapy with Sara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
She is really nice and caring
Written on Oct 29, 2021 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She’s been comfortable mostly.
Work with me!
