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Sara Thornhill

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, and Relationship Issues

Great to meet you!

Asking for help can be intimating and challenging for all of us at times. When you feel isolated, who can you confide in? As a licensed mental health counselor for 21 years, I strive to make therapy accessible for my clients. My approach is down-to-earth, supportive, and compassionate. Working with me means having a weekly space to feel safe, heard, and understood as we examine and explore life's obstacles together. I am open to working with all adult populations but I truly enjoy working with postgrad individuals and middle aged women.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Many clients would describe me as warm, collaborative, and insightful. I draw from different techniques, such as ACT, motivational interviewing, and CBT, —to help someone manage anxiety, work through family issues, or build healthier coping skills. I believe in creating a therapeutic relationship so my clients can feel safe to talk openly, without judgment. We’ll work together to set goals, build insight, and find practical ways to create positive change in your life.

What you can expect from our first session

Clients can expect to leave sessions feeling heard, supported, and better equipped to handle life’s challenges. My goal is to help you gain insight, build confidence, and develop practical tools you can use in everyday situations. Whether we're working through a temporary challenge or focusing on long-term growth, you'll have a space that's focused on your goals, at your pace.


Sara's style is

Empowering
Open-minded
Warm

Insurance carriers Sara accepts

Aetna
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Sara

MS (Master of Science) at Salem State University
License type: LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Massachusetts)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Other Racial or Ethnic Background and Hispanic
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: ADD/ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Women's Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)