Sara has been the greatest new addition to my life. Over time, she has become more than a therapist, but also a life coach. She comes from a non judgmental place and holds space to listen instead of jumping to conclusions. I especially appreciate her ability to suggest concrete approaches to moving forward such as doing exercises in thinking vs feeling. I look forward to my weekly sessions with Sara and highly recommend her.
Sara Hoesly, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Sara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Sara. View 9 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Virginia and Massachusetts
Recent reviews
She is great at what she does
More about Sara
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- LPC, LMHC
I want to welcome you to Better Help! I know that reaching out to a therapist can often be overwhelming and difficult so I would like to applaud you for willingness to take that step. I graduated from SUNY Albany with a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. and M.Ed from Columbia University in Psychological Counseling. I am licensed in Virginia (LPC) and Massachusetts (LMHC). I have worked in numerous settings including outpatient mental health and addiction treatment centers, as a contractor for the Department of Children and Families, and Day Treatment Programs. I have experience in both group and individual counseling working with children and adults.
My treatment approach is adaptable depending on the needs of the client. I believe in the importance of client and therapist collaboration in order to determine the best course of action for the therapeutic process. Therapy is not a one size fits all process and the client’s voice is pivotal when discussing action, change, and needs. I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Licenses
Sara Hoesly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528394160.
- LPC · Virginia · 0701008156 · Expires June 2025
- LMHC · Massachusetts · 8113 · Expires December 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Sara Hoesly
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Sara has been the greatest new addition to my life. Over time, she has become more than a therapist, but also a life coach. She comes from a non judgmental place and holds space to listen instead of jumping to conclusions. I especially appreciate her ability to suggest concrete approaches to moving forward such as doing exercises in thinking vs feeling. I look forward to my weekly sessions with Sara and highly recommend her.
She is great at what she does
Sara has been immensely helpful to me this past year. Her cool, calm demeanor is very approachable and she is very insightful. I’ve been able to learn/realize a lot about myself through working with here and she’s been an awesome support system to have during a particularly transitional time in my life.
Sara is excellent at what she does and has always been available and accommodating. Highly recommended.
Insightful, timely, flexible, unfailingly thoughtful, could not have gotten through these past few months without her.
I am so grateful for Sarah. I really feel like she understands me so well and has gotten to know me so personally now. She speaks to me with warmth and I can feel that she really cares, even though I’m paying for her time and help, I don’t feel like that’s what she’s in this profession for. She does this because her heart is the right kind to be able to tune into people’s thoughts and emotions and “get” you. I appreciate my relationship with my therapist. For me, she is the friend I can unravel things with every week and make sense of everything that just.keeps.happening. in my life. I can’t see how I could go back to not taking care of myself with therapy. It doesn’t make your problems go away, but it sure helps you figure out how to handle them and work through the things that have damaged you. I’m very grateful to have been connected with a great fit right away instead of dealing starting new with another therapist and start all over again several times. Thank you, Sara. I’m very glad to have you in my life <3
Y’all better give this woman a raise because she is the best therapist I’ve ever had for the cheapest price I’ve ever paid.
So far she's been very accommodating and willing to find different ways for me to get the most out of our sessions.
Sara kicks ass!
Frequently asked questions
Does Sara Hoesly offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Sara Hoesly works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Sara Hoesly speak?
Sara Hoesly speaks English.
How many years of experience does Sara Hoesly have?
Sara Hoesly has 7 years of experience.
Where is Sara Hoesly licensed to practice?
Sara Hoesly is licensed to practice in Virginia and Massachusetts.
Does Sara Hoesly accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Sara Hoesly does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Sara Hoesly?
Sara Hoesly can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Sara Hoesly?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.