Sara Dochterman, LCSW

(she, her)

Online Therapy

About Me

You don’t have to keep living under the weight of the past. If trauma—whether from a single event or long-term wounds—has left you feeling numb, anxious, or disconnected, you're not alone. Relationships may feel fragile, trust may feel distant, and finding joy may feel out of reach. But healing is possible. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) offers a powerful, research-backed path to transform painful memories so they no longer hold sway over your present. With gentle, collaborative sessions, we'll create a safe space where your voice is heard and your experiences are honored. My approach blends EMDR with mindfulness, somatic awareness, self-compassion practices, and creative therapies—tools that nurture deep healing and help Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) harness their strengths instead of being overwhelmed by them. Whether your experience includes PTSD, anxiety, depression, childhood or complex trauma, I'm here to support you in moving from survival to connection, clarity, and inner peace. You absolutely can heal from trauma—and live a life rich in meaning, intimacy, and ease. Let's take that first step together.

Education & Experience

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia and Iowa. I earned my MSW from Florida Atlantic University. Over nearly two decades of practice, I’ve supported adults across private practice, community mental health, and substance abuse treatment as they navigated PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and more. I am EMDR-trained since 2019 and currently working towards certification. I stay committed to deepening my trauma-focused expertise through ongoing consultation and advanced professional development. Beyond EMDR, I draw from mindfulness, somatic approaches, self-compassion practices, creative and experiential modalities, and hypnotherapy to tailor a therapy journey that nurtures wholeness and resilience. I believe therapy is most effective when it’s a true collaboration—you bring your wisdom and story; I bring presence, tools, and unwavering support. Together, we’ll co-create healing that feels authentic, grounded, and deeply aligned with who you are becoming.

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance