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I studied and received a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in behavioral sciences in 2009. I have been in private practice for 8 years and have work with a variety of presenting issues, such as depression, anxiety and behavior related problems. I primarily focus on cognitive behavioral therapy but am open to different approaches as the need arises. I grew up in a nontraditional household and learned very early on the benefits of a therapeutic relationship and have chosen to dedicate my life helping others.
Professional experience
11yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma, AbuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sara Veldhuizen . We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Sara is very kind and caring.
Written on Nov 12, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sarah is amazing and so easy to talk to. Very knowledgeable and has great tips and tricks for managing anxiety and depression.
Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I had just gotten out of an extremely toxic relationship as a shell of the person I once was, and felt like I was going nowhere with my previous therapist, so I figured I had nothing to lose by trying out Betterhelp. This was in July 2023, and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made to date. How much I have grown in a little over a year is simply incredible. I remember wanting to get back to where I was before I had gotten into that relationship through therapy, but with the help of Sara, I have achieved so much more by becoming the person I have always wished to be. As corny as that might sound, she simply is that good. She is extremely empathetic while never shying away from giving you her opinion on a matter, which I have immense respect for. Even if you are not ready for a change, she will plant the necessary seeds and wait patiently for them to grow without pushing you. Her ability to identify the root cause of certain behaviours and concerns is second to none, and she makes it a point of honour to provide her clients with any tool they might need from her extensive toolbox. I am genuinely thankful for having crossed paths with her, and could honestly never recommend her enough.
Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is great!
Written on Aug 26, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Sara is an absolutely amazing therapist with much experience. I always leave my sessions with her feeling much better!
Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties
Sara actually listens and keeps everything really lowkey. A session with her isn’t something to stress about. It’s a conversation, and a relaxed one at that. She’s honest and gives you feedback and really has helped me just vent and understand what’s going through my head at times and why.
She’s good people, she tries and doesn’t add pressure. I couldn’t recommend her enough.
Written on Jun 26, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is the best
Written on May 06, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and relationship issues
The first therapist that helped me unpack my trauma I've been holding onto for years. I'm very grateful for having her in my life. I feel like I'm talking to a good supportive friend who cares and she's helping me get to my goals. Thank you Sara
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I really enjoy my time with Sara. She's very good at easing me into uncomfortable conversations and I feel absolutely no judgment from her when I do talk about things. Talking about myself and things that have happened to me to form me into the person I am currently is not something I like to do but Sara puts me at ease. She offers me very helpful advice that I try to incorporate into my interactions with others.
The TLDR version, she listens to me and I feel better about life after we talk.
Written on Apr 03, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
So far in the two sessions and chatting we’ve done Sara has been very understanding and accommodating to my situations
Written on Mar 08, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Sarah has been very respectful and helpful so far in helping me work through personal issues, makes conversation easy which I feel allows me to be transparent without doubts
Written on Mar 06, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I felt like I was drowning when I matched with Sara. She gave me the tools to manage my symptoms and now I feel like I am flying.
Written on Feb 14, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Relaxed and nonjudgmental demeanor. Gives good advice.
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very friendly and I appreciate all of the questions she gives me makes me feel like we are making a good-plan
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I just started with Sara. I am very impressed by her. I feel very comfortable and connected with her easily.
Written on Dec 01, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and coping with life changes
10/10 i have only done two sessions and she has helped me greatly already.
Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Sara is great at listening and asking relevant questions to get me thinking about issues from different angles. She was easy to open up to even after just a few sessions.
Written on Nov 20, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I’m really glad I waited for her. She’s awesome and she gets it.
Written on Jul 08, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
I only had two sessions so far but I am so glad that Sara can talk me through and sort out the steps to make me feel at ease. With her, I feel I can learn to make the right steps at the right time. I am absolutely amazed by her empathy and her ability to stay calm and collected when I am lost. She really is a great therapist!
Written on May 16, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Sarah is the best!! I never ever feel judged and talking to her can almost be like talking to a really supportive friend who gives you great tools. Her style of working on those tools first, instead of getting into the stuff we already know we can’t deal with on our own the way we have been, works perfectly for me and I never expected to do things that way and I’m so happy that I was matched with her right away because 3 sessions has made 31 years of this that and everything else seem so much more able to deal with in healthy positive ways to make myself better as a woman and as a mother . Super thankful for Sarah !!
Written on May 04, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Honestly she listens well and knows when to give you guidance and talking/reflecting points and knows when to stay quiet and let you work through it on your own. She’s really easy to talk to and also knows when to be direct and straight forward. I really appreciate the time I’ve had with her as my therapist and hope to never lose this connection no matter how many days pass between sessions.
Written on Apr 10, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
She is very attentive and professional. I am comfortable speaking to Sara about anything and everything. I really appreciate her input in my situations and she always finds something helpful to say or to send me towards.
Written on Apr 10, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Sarah has been in tune with my needs since we began working together over a year ago. I would recommend her to anyone who needs someone who can actively listen and respond with great confidence, knowing how to approach topics and situations with ease.
Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Sara is amazing. She understands my concerns and we have a great connection. I appreciate her expertise as she has been in the field for years. I feel she has been very helpful since I joined betterhelp.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I have only had one session but I appreciate everything she has helped me with and discussed. I feel comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings with her
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Sara really connects with her clients and makes you feel heard and understood while also giving recommendations for attainable goals and behavior modifications. I 100% recommend her!
Written on Oct 29, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Patient, compassionate, and kind.
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sara has been very helpful in helping me identify triggers and where/when I need to set boundaries. She offers constructive advice when I need to have a difficult conversation with a loved one, thinking of how they may react and how I need to be cognizant of their thoughts/feelings.
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Sara is such a warm, genuine person. Our sessions are always the highlight of my day! I have never looked forward to a therapy session like I do with Sara! The compassion, the empathy and the general vibe with her is so organic. I have already gained so much from our sessions - she has evened out the little unfinished edges and given me the tools to succeed on my own! I could go on and on about all the great things with Sara - her humor is a total plus! The fact that I can also spend my sessions laughing? I mean, she is a complete gem and I am so thankful for her advice and help!
Written on Oct 03, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Some people won’t appreciate how helpful she can be with the really hard stuff. Those of us who need deep healing need Sarah.
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Sara has been a great help when i needed it most. She gave sound advice and allowed me to find how i would approach a situation and minor adjustments i could make to make life easier for myself.
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Thank You very much for big help and understanding.
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Very understanding and knowledgeable
Written on Jun 06, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Amazing help trust her a lot
Written on Mar 26, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Great listener
Written on Dec 22, 2021 after therapy with Sara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sara has been instrumental in my recovery in dealing with childhood trauma. She has years of experience and very knowledgeable. I made tremendous improvement with Sara as my therapist and highly recommend Sara! Sara is kind, understanding, patient, funny and uplifting. I couldn't have asked for a better therapist!
Written on Nov 30, 2021 after therapy with Sara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
After just one session, Sara made me feel comfortable enough to speak my mind and open up, which is something I have struggled with for years. Since speaking with her, I have felt more myself and have seen direct translation of our work in my life. I look forward to my calls with her every week. I can only recommend her!
Written on Nov 10, 2021 after therapy with Sara for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
She is really nice and caring
Written on Nov 09, 2021 after therapy with Sara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
She’s been comfortable mostly.
Written on Oct 29, 2021 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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