I am a proud graduate of The University of Tennessee College of Social Work!
As a therapist, I consider myself an everyday resource, accessible resource, offering a safe and supportive space for individuals to navigate and process life's various stressors.
I do not believe you have to have a formal diagnosis to receive the benefits of therapy, I recognize insurance requires as formal diagnosis. I dislike being label locked.
I am not EMDR trained, I work with many trauma therapists collaboratively in related cases and conducts preliminary work for trauma processing and EMDR processing.
I take an integrated approach from many modalities including Accepting, Solution Focused, CBT, Cognitive Restructuring among others.
I am down to earth, rarely speak in clinical "speak" unless trying to educate and I love to laugh and make therapy the best possible experience. The alliance between me and my client is the best indicator of success.
I have over 20 years of experience in multiple setting including schools and community mental health and private practice.
I love just providing a safe place for anyone to help sort out difficulties or process life in general.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
TN LCSW 5814
MS LCSW C9650
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sarah Edinger. 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.
Sarah has been very attentive and responsive, I very much appreciated the support given during a particularly difficult time in my life.
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
I feel she listens to me, hears a d addresses my concerns as well as gives me worksheets to help me understand and express what I am trying to say.
Written on Aug 12, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
She’s great at pointing out different things and making me see things in a new prospective. I feel really comfortable talking to her, like I’m talking to a friend.
Written on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sarah is great! I enjoy our talks. She helps me see things differently & gives me coping skills & techniques that I’ve used many times.
Written on Jan 20, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sarah is a wonderful therapist, she has been so calming and helping me on my journey, it feels safe talking to her and that she does really understand and knows how to help. I feel luck to have been matched with her! I couldn’t recommend her enough!
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, adhd, and grief
Sarah is so good at finding worksheets that help me challenge my thoughts. When she comments on what I wrote, it gives me a different perspective on my experience. When we talk on the phone, we discover my triggers which helps her personalize the thereby.
Written on Nov 10, 2021 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem