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Dr. Sarah Thiessen

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C (she, her)

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Annapolis, MD 21409
Using EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work, we will address trauma and its impacts on your life and relationships. I specialize in treating trauma -sexual assault and abuse, relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery, postpartum depression and anxiety, perinatal issues (including infertility, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy/birth trauma), and the effects of complex childhood abuse and attachment wounds. I am EMDR-certified and certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C) with over 30 years of therapy experience with a bachelors from Washington and Lee and Ph.D. From University of North Carolina.
My approach integrates EMDR with Internal Family Systems parts work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and attachment style. This means we don’t just talk about what’s happening now. We will process past experiences, understand the different “parts” of you that show up, and build practical tools for change. I also include psychoeducation -it’s empowering!
Reach out for a 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs and my approach. While techniques matter, the therapeutic relationship is essential. Feeling nurtured, respected, supported, and understood matters to your experience. Life can be painful, and therapy offers space for healing and growth, helping you move forward and create the life you want.
Call or Dr. Sarah Thiessen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (301) 851-0671

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Annapolis, MD 21409

(301) 851-0671

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

My website
I'm available online Tuesdays through Fridays via a HIPAA compliant platform with both daytime and evening hours.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum and Anxiety 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (301) 851-0671
Photo of Dr. Sarah Thiessen, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Annapolis, MD 21409

(301) 851-0671

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

My website
I'm available online Tuesdays through Fridays via a HIPAA compliant platform with both daytime and evening hours.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum and Anxiety 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Dr. Sarah Thiessen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (301) 851-0671
Photo of Dr. Sarah Thiessen, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Dr. Sarah Thiessen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (301) 851-0671

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC9546 Sarah Thiessen
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 31 years
  • Attended University of North Carolina Greensboro , Ph.D., Graduated 1998
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Florida MH21376 / 2022
  • Certificate from Postpartum Support International PMH-C / 2026
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I'm a perinatal mental health specialist (PMH-C), licensed in Maryland, Florida and South Carolina, and am certified in the trauma approach EMDR and work within an IFS informed lens.
Photo of Dr. Sarah Thiessen, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Dr. Sarah Thiessen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 851-0671
"
I'm a perinatal mental health specialist (PMH-C), licensed in Maryland, Florida and South Carolina, and am certified in the trauma approach EMDR and work within an IFS informed lens.
Photo of Dr. Sarah Thiessen, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Dr. Sarah Thiessen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 851-0671

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
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Dr. Sarah Thiessen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Do these issues align with your needs? or (301) 851-0671
Photo of Dr. Sarah Thiessen, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Dr. Sarah Thiessen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Do these issues align with your needs? or (301) 851-0671

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Sandplay
  • Trauma Focused
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During your first session, we'll talk about what you hope will be different in your life when therapy is complete. Using techniques that align with the brain such as EMDR, the flash technique, and cognitive behavioral approaches, we will collaborate to alleviate the impact of trauma to bring you to place a feeling unstuck and free to live the life you deserve.
Photo of Dr. Sarah Thiessen, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Dr. Sarah Thiessen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 851-0671
"
During your first session, we'll talk about what you hope will be different in your life when therapy is complete. Using techniques that align with the brain such as EMDR, the flash technique, and cognitive behavioral approaches, we will collaborate to alleviate the impact of trauma to bring you to place a feeling unstuck and free to live the life you deserve.
Photo of Dr. Sarah Thiessen, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Dr. Sarah Thiessen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 851-0671

Location

Primary Location

Annapolis, MD 21409

(301) 851-0671

Additional Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

(301) 851-0671
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I'm available online Tuesdays through Fridays via a HIPAA compliant platform with both daytime and evening hours.
Photo of Dr. Sarah Thiessen, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Dr. Sarah Thiessen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 851-0671
"
I'm available online Tuesdays through Fridays via a HIPAA compliant platform with both daytime and evening hours.
Photo of Dr. Sarah Thiessen, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Dr. Sarah Thiessen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, PMH-C
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 851-0671