Sarah Heyn, LCSW

Sarah Heyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin with eight years of clinical experience. She built her practice working in a community clinic and a private Christian counseling office, and completed graduate internships at UW Hospital and the VA Hospital in Madison. Over the course of her career she has supported adults managing depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, grief, relationship and parenting challenges, life transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ specific concerns, and alcohol or drug use.

Her approach is respectful, strengths-based, and client-centered. She views each person as the expert in their own life and aims to act as a guide when stressors or symptoms feel overwhelming. Treatment combines a person’s existing strengths with practical tools from multiple therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy, to develop a plan tailored to each client’s goals. Prior to finishing work together, clients will have a concrete action plan for responding to future stressors.

Sarah models a healthy work-family balance in her practice. She responds to messages on this platform Monday through Friday until 2 p.m., and she prioritizes replies to messages sent in the evening or on Sunday first thing the following business morning. She is available for live video or phone sessions between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on business days. While she cannot write letters to courts, lawyers, or medical professionals, she will discuss strategies for advocating within those systems from a therapeutic perspective.

Sarah looks forward to supporting clients as they take steps toward their goals and navigate change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective and goals lead the work. It helps people who need space to explore values, identity, relationships, and life direction while being met with empathy and respect.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and difficulties with sleep or motivation because it emphasizes clear tools and short-term goals.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers strategies for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and enhancing interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful for clients dealing with strong mood shifts, relationship challenges, or problems with emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah Heyn works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions during work hours, parenting responsibilities, or life transitions, and they allow clients and licensed professionals to focus treatment on practical, goal-oriented work.