Sara Emerick
Counselor, MEd, t-LMHC, NCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Available both in-person and online
373 Collins Road Northeast Suite 205 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Let's Connect (319) 308-3661
Life can be overwhelming, and it often feels difficult to show up as your genuine self, especially when facing challenges alone. As a therapist, I am committed to helping individuals feel supported rather than isolated while navigating everyday stressors, major life transitions, and unresolved experiences from the past. I see you as a whole, authentic person, and I believe your story matters. My role is to help you piece things together so you can face the past, present, and future with clarity and confidence.
I focus on creating a safe, supportive space. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, which means we’ll explore how past experiences and traumas may be shaping your current thoughts, emotions, and relationships. By understanding where you’ve been, you can better see who you are today and choose the path forward that feels right for you.
I strive to meet each client with authenticity, compassion, and respect, showing up as my true self so you can feel safe to do the same.
Let’s start this journey together. Reach out today to schedule an appointment.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Sara Emerick now - (319) 308-3661
Let's Connect (319) 308-3661
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $185
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Wellmark BCBS
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 134594 Sara Pinkston
- In Practice for 1 year
- Attended Auburn University, M.Ed, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2025
- Membership with American Counseling Association 6695705 / 2025
- Certificate from National Board of Certified Counselors 1739731 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Sara Emerick
Counselor, MEd, t-LMHC, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (319) 308-3661
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Anxiety
- Codependency
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Body Image
- Caregivers
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Infidelity
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Schema Therapy
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
373 Collins Road Northeast
Suite 205
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 308-3661Email Me