Sarah Heyn , LCSW

Sarah Heyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin with eight years of experience supporting adults through a range of life challenges. She has practiced in community clinics and a private Christian counseling office and completed graduate internships at UW Hospital and the VA Hospital in Madison, bringing both clinical and community perspectives to her work.

Her clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, grief, relationship and parenting issues, life transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ-specific concerns, and substance use. She uses a strengths-based, client-centered approach that honors each person as the expert in their own life while offering practical tools and structure when symptoms feel overwhelming.

In sessions she blends clients personal strengths with evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy to create individualized treatment plans. The goal is to develop a clear action plan clients can use to respond to future stressors and maintain gains after therapy ends.

She is transparent about professional limits and does not provide written letters for courts, lawyers, or medical professionals, though she can help clients explore advocacy strategies. Sarah aims to guide people toward meaningful, sustainable change through collaborative work and practical strategies.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to your needs

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client is seen as the expert in their own life. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration and can help with concerns like self-esteem, relationship issues, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mood concerns. It is goal-oriented and often includes homework to reinforce new skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills. DBT techniques can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and patterns of self-destructive behavior.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sarah Heyn will work with each person to determine which techniques align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time to find the best fit.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging increase flexibility and make it easier to fit care into a busy life. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support from different locations and offer multiple ways to communicate based on what feels most comfortable for the client.