Sarah Woolard Raczka, LCSW, LADC

Preferred Name: Sarah

EMDR Certified Therapist

EMDR Consultant-in-Training

About Me

Accepting Referrals- I have over 25 years of experience in the field of Substance Abuse and Mental Health counseling doing both group and individual work. I incorporate EMDR, DBT, CBT, MET, Reiki in my practice using a Mind, Body, Spirit approach to healing. I am exciting to offer these services in an outpatient setting specializing in helping people heal from trauma. EMDR techniques produce results in a relatively short period of time without it being necessary for you to go into great detail about what your experience was. I have conducted over 300 sessions since completing EMDR basic training in April 2023, and I witness the amazing changes that take place as a result of this therapeutic intervention. It is not possible to change the experiences we have had, but we can change how we feel about ourselves in connection to whatever the event was. EMDR helps get rid of flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, nightmares related to disturbing things that have taken place. If you have been struggling with Overwhelming Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Complicated Grief, or PTSD this therapeutic approach may benefit you. It has been an honor for me to assist in facilitating this process. I look forward to partnering with you on your healing journey and providing a safe space for you to leave your burdens at Riverside Counseling and Wellness.

Education & Experience

UCONN School of Social Work

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Star Behavioral Health Provider (Military-Focused Care), Reiki Master Teacher, Acupuncture Detox Specialist (National Acupuncture Detox Association)

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • First Responders
  • Group
  • Residential Treatment Facility
  • Underserved
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Sliding Scale
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealth

Carelon Behavioral Health