Profile / United States
Sally Herschman, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma focus
See online therapy options- CBT and mindfulness
- Practical routines
- Strengths based
About Sally
Sally Herschman is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar issues, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, grief, and career-related strain. Sally also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and LGBT-related matters.
She focuses on practical skills and clear conversation. Sessions often include looking at thoughts, routines, and behaviors that keep problems going. She helps people set small goals and try new responses between meetings. The tone is interactive and direct rather than long theoretical explanations.
Sally uses a mix of approaches that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness. That means she helps clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns, talk through personal meaning and values, and practice present-moment awareness. She may also draw on motivational interviewing and narrative techniques when helpful.
Her background includes work with young children, adolescents, adults, and families across a range of concerns such as abuse, PTSD, and organization of daily routines. Practical strategies for managing routines and time are part of her toolkit when people want more structure.
People can expect a collaborative style where the therapist and client decide next steps together. Sally is sex positive and strength focused, and she aims to help people build concrete habits that support their goals.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sally often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and try different behaviors. CBT sessions focus on specific problems, practical exercises, and homework to test new responses. Client-Centered Therapy is used to keep discussions focused on the client's priorities, listening for what matters most and using that to guide goals. Mindfulness Therapy is offered to help people practice awareness of the present moment and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness skills can be short exercises used during or between sessions to interrupt habitual stress responses. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Sally will collaborate on which methods make sense based on the person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans so sessions stay useful and relevant. Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about what session length and frequency best fit your routine.Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Sally works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and career-related problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is interactive and practical, focusing on noticing thoughts and habits and trying small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience as a practicing clinician in Illinois.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Illinois LCSW and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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