- Anxiety and stress
- EMDR and MI
- Grief and loss
About Sarah
Sarah Bachmaier is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of professional experience helping people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. She offers straightforward, practical talk therapy and uses approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Motivational Interviewing when they fit the work.
Sarah listens for the parts of a person's story that get in the way of daily life. She helps people name what feels overwhelming and then breaks problems into small, manageable steps. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change, and on realistic next steps they can try between meetings.
When trauma or painful memories are present, she may use EMDR as a way to process upsetting memories and reduce their hold on day-to-day functioning. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify values and boost commitment to change when people feel stuck or unsure about next steps.
Sarah also works with issues that commonly co-occur with anxiety and depression, such as relationship communication problems, caregiver stress, codependency, substance concerns, and feelings of emptiness or shame. She pays attention to how these problems affect routines, work, and relationships.
Her style is direct and practical. She invites clients to set small goals and to notice progress. New clients are guided through an initial signup and scheduling process so they can begin work at a comfortable pace.
How EMDR and Motivational Interviewing are used in online sessions
Sarah uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people work through distressing memories by pairing focused attention with guided processing; this method can lessen how memories interfere with daily life. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people clarify what matters to them and build momentum for change when they feel stuck.Deciding on an approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review symptoms, goals, and preferences together and choose methods that fit those aims. That collaborative process may include trying a short set of sessions to see what helps and adjusting the plan as needed.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let people choose whether to be on camera or not depending on comfort, and make it simpler to maintain continuity of care across life changes.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas like communication issues, caregiver stress, and substance concerns.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses practical talk therapy and may include EMDR or Motivational Interviewing when appropriate. Sessions focus on small steps and clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience as a clinician in the field.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.