- EMDR
- Motivational Interviewing
- Guilt and shame support
About Sarah
Sarah Bachmaier is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people who are carrying stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and related concerns such as guilt and shame. She speaks English and practices in Florida.
She treats upsetting memories and current struggles by listening closely to what each person says about their life. Sarah believes people are the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than labels or long explanations.
Sarah uses approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Motivational Interviewing when they fit someone’s needs. EMDR is used to help process distressing memories. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to make changes but feel stuck.
In sessions she helps people talk through family conflicts, feelings of abandonment, body image worries, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, codependency, substance concerns, and relationship hurts like infidelity. She also works with feelings of emptiness, isolation, life purpose questions, and midlife transitions.
Her style is direct and practical. She will help a person name the problem, try approaches that make sense for them, and check what is working. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How EMDR and Motivational Interviewing can be used online
EMDR is a method that helps people process distressing memories and the feelings attached to them. In practice it involves recalling a memory while using guided bilateral stimulation and then reprocessing how the memory is remembered to reduce its emotional charge. This can be used for trauma, abuse, or painful events that continue to affect daily life.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of talking that helps someone clarify what they want to change and build their own reasons for taking steps. It is useful for decisions about behavior change, substance concerns, and finding momentum when feeling stuck.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try approaches that fit, and check in about what helps. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or letting someone use a lower-bandwidth phone call if needed. Licensed professionals can use these approaches with clients remotely when the format matches the client’s needs and practical constraints.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression, plus related topics such as guilt and shame and infidelity.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She listens for how those feelings show up in daily life and uses practical techniques to address upsetting memories and self-judgment.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional work experience as a clinician helping people with trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FL LCSW) and practices in Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.