Sarah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW (she, her)
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You’re tired of overthinking everything. You look like you have it together, but inside, your mind rarely slows down. You're constantly thinking around the future, worrying about what could go wrong, replaying conversations, and putting pressure on yourself to meet everyone's expectations. You may find yourself saying yes when you want to say "no," feeling responsible for other people's feelings, or pushing through exhaustion because slowing down feels difficult. You often know what you "should" do, still anxiety keeps getting in the way of actually feeling calm, confident, and present. You don't have to keep running on empty!
I specialize in helping anxious women and college students who are struggling with people pleasing, burn-out, perfectionism, and racing thoughts. Many of my clients are high achievers who appear successful on the outside, but feel anxious on the inside, and are overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected from themselves on the inside.
My approach is warm, collaborative, open, and direct. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel genuinely understood while also being challenged to make real changes. Together, we'll identify the patterns that are fueling your anxiety and worries, develop practical tools to manage overwhelming thoughts, and build stronger boundaries.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- McLaren
- Priority Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Sarah Smithers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6801110778 Sarah Smithers
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended Western Michigan University , Master of Social Work , Graduated 2018
- Membership with National Association of Social Workers (NASW) 2023
- Degree/Diploma from Central Michigan University Bachelor of Science / 2009
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Sarah Smithers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Regulation
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Sarah Smithers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Sarah Smithers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Location
Primary Location
Forward Outlook Counseling, LLC
1749 Hamilton Rd.
Suite 204B
Okemos, MI 48864
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Sarah Smithers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW