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Sara McNely

Therapist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Trauma
  • Couples therapy, Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California (USC), I am dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered care that empowers individuals to heal and grow.

My approach to therapy

With extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), and other psychodynamic therapies, I offer personalized treatment that integrates the latest therapeutic techniques to meet the unique needs of each client. My professional journey includes working in diverse settings from private sectors, hospitals and prisons.

This experience has given me a deep understanding of trauma, mental health challenges, and the resilience of the human spirit. I am passionate about mental health advocacy and am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals with a variety of mental health concerns, including those with special needs.

What you can expect from me

Whether you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or navigating life transitions, I am here to provide the tools and support needed for lasting positive change. Let’s work together to create a path toward healing and well-being.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Direct, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Southern California
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Arizona)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Attachment Based, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Narrative Therapy, Seeking Safety, Trauma Focused CBT, Somatic, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Art Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Structural Family
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Children, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    8989 East Vía Linda Ste 218
    Scottsdale, AZ 85258