Sarah Fichtner is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Human Development. She is also certified as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) and a Disaster Response Crisis Counselor (DRCC). In addition, Sarah has completed an intensive 32-hour training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), deepening her expertise in evidence-based treatment approaches.
Sarah practices from a holistic, multifaceted framework, viewing each client as a unique individual capable of achieving and sustaining wellness. She draws on a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), equine-assisted psychotherapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques. Her clinical experience spans a wide range of mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, social anxiety, eating disorders and body image issues, stress management, addiction, self-esteem, and family-related challenges. Sarah works with both children and adults.
As a former Division I student-athlete and captain of the women’s soccer team, Sarah witnessed the impact of mental health and substance use challenges within the athletic community. This experience sparked her passion for counseling. She completed clinical internships at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Riverview Medical Center, working with children and adolescents, and also served as a crisis clinician in the Emergency Room at Southern Ocean Medical Center. In addition to private practice, Sarah also works in a school setting.
