Sara Veldhuizen , LMHC

Sara Veldhuizen is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and changes in life. She works with adults who want clearer self-understanding and practical steps toward lasting change. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She invites clients to notice patterns and try small changes between sessions.

Sara combines cognitive behavioral approaches with client-centered listening and mindfulness practices. She emphasizes understanding how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Sessions often include gentle experimentation to test new ways of coping. Clients leave with concrete strategies as well as deeper self-awareness.

With 11 years of experience and a practice based in Indiana, Sara addresses a wide range of concerns. These include trauma and abuse, addiction, parenting stress, relationship and intimacy matters, body image and eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and career or identity questions. She also supports people facing complex situations like adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, and caregiving strain.

Sara tends to work best with people who are curious about their inner life and willing to reflect. She balances empathic listening with practical tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That combination aims to help clients reduce distress and build healthier habits.

Therapy begins with a conversation about goals and priorities. From there she and the client shape a plan that fits daily life, learning, and growth.

How Sara’s approaches translate to online work

Sara often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can test small changes and track results. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means she listens closely and follows the client's concerns while offering reflective feedback to deepen self-understanding.

Mindfulness Therapy is another common element in her work and focuses on simple awareness exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These practices can help with anxiety, stress, and managing strong emotions. Together these approaches offer both insight and concrete skills to handle everyday challenges.

Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the process. Sara works with each person to identify goals and then tailors techniques to fit those goals and preferences. She welcomes questions and adjusts plans as progress is made so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face interaction and fuller discussion. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a quick check-in. Live chat or messaging lets clients use brief check-ins or ongoing written reflections between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.