Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Sensitivity Is Your Greatest Strength | Therapy for Healing & Empowerment
Sara Dochterman has dedicated nearly two decades to helping individuals discover their unique gifts and heal from emotional wounds. As a licensed clinical social worker and highly sensitive person herself, she combines trauma-informed approaches, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and creative therapies to support clients in building meaningful relationships and purposeful lives. Her practice emphasizes personalized care, with sessions conducted online across six states.Sara's background includes formal training in social work from Florida Atlantic University and specialized certifications in multiple therapeutic modalities. She approaches therapy as a partnership, creating safe spaces for clients to explore their challenges while providing practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and trauma. Her work extends to facilitating workshops on creativity and mindfulness, reflecting her commitment to holistic healing.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Anxiety Therapy
HSP Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Depression Therapy
Therapy for Therapists
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience in trauma-informed therapy
- Specialized EMDR certification for trauma processing
- Personal understanding of high sensitivity challenges
- Online sessions available across six states
- Integrative approach combining multiple therapeutic modalities
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for individuals dealing with single-incident or complex trauma. Using EMDR and somatic therapies, this service helps clients process traumatic memories and reduce emotional reactivity. Sessions focus on rebuilding trust, establishing safety, and restoring personal agency through evidence-based techniques.
Anxiety Therapy
Targeted support for chronic anxiety and panic disorders. Combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to help clients understand anxiety triggers and develop coping strategies. Emphasizes creating personalized tools for managing symptoms and regaining daily functionality.
HSP Therapy
Therapeutic support specifically designed for highly sensitive persons. Addresses challenges related to overstimulation, self-criticism, and emotional intensity while helping clients recognize sensitivity as a strength. Includes practical strategies for self-care and boundary setting.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy for trauma recovery. This structured approach helps clients process distressing memories using bilateral stimulation to reduce their emotional impact and create new cognitive associations.
Depression Therapy
Comprehensive treatment for persistent depressive symptoms. Combines trauma exploration with creative therapies to address root causes while developing practical strategies for improving daily functioning and reconnecting with personal values.
People
Sara Dochterman, LCSW
Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years experience in trauma therapy. Specializes in EMDR, hypnotherapy, and working with highly sensitive persons. Holds MSW from Florida Atlantic University and facilitates mindfulness workshops.
Questions
Where is your office located?
Sessions are conducted online via secure video platform for clients located in FL, GA, NC, SC, WV, or IA.
What are your available hours?
Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM ET with flexible appointment scheduling available.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 53-60 minutes with options for extended 80-90 minute sessions or three-hour intensives.
What are your session fees?
Individual sessions cost $195 for 53-60 minutes. Payment is processed securely through a HIPAA-compliant system.
Do you accept insurance?
Private pay only to maintain confidentiality, but I can provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
What is your cancellation policy?
24-hour notice required for cancellations to avoid full session fee charges.
