Sara Hoover, LPC, NCC, CCTP

(she/her/hers)

EMDR Certified Therapist

Online Therapy

About Me

Hey there! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. Born & raised in PA, I graduated with my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2017. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) who is fully trained & certified in the use of EMDR to help clients struggling with symptoms of trauma (such as flashbacks, nightmares, feeling "on edge," etc.), anxiety, low self-esteem, & many more. I help my clients put the past in the past and learn how to make the most out of the present moment. Outside of being a therapist, I enjoy cuddling with my dogs, reading psychological thriller novels, adventuring in the forest, and spending time with my family & friends.

Education & Experience

I have a M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from IUP (2017) and a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh (2015).

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

NBCC, EMDIRA

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • First Responders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Underserved
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Highmark
  • Sliding Scale

Optum, Optum EAP, Cigna EAP, Independence Blue Cross