Sarah Heinss
Therapeutic Orientation & Techniques
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Gottman Couples Theory
Areas of Specialty
Disordered Eating & Body Image
Dating & Relationships
Professional Background
Pre-Licensed Professional Counselor
Supervising Clinician: Alexandra Hoerr IL 180.010561
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL Conferred in May 2022
B.A. in Psychology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Locations: Virtual Illinois, In-Office Chicago
Pronouns: She / Her / Hers
Life is messy.
Life is messy. You may be feeling out of control, uncharacteristically sad, or struggling to remember who you are and what you bring to the table. On top of that you may be losing touch with meaningful relationships, job satisfaction, and where God is in all this. What’s worse is that you don’t even know where to start.
Together, we are going to start putting those pieces back together. Our sessions are a safe space to be you, to process the depth of what’s really going on, and to develop a plan and a way forward. We’ll set goals in the areas that are hurting the most, and uncover together the grace and truth about your anxiety, lack of vision/purpose, or unsatisfying love life.
I pursued a career in therapy because I believe that holistic healing is possible. Taking care of your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness, enables you to take care of others, and live a life of joy. With a background in the arts, storytelling, and visual media, I integrate the power of story in the narrative of your life, past present and future. Where are you right now? How has right now been impacted by your past, and what is a vision and purpose for who you want to be? What do you want your life to look like in the future? We can work on all this together.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to take the next step. Reach out to me today to get started.
Career Note: Your career is an important manifestation of your identity. Our work around your professional or emerging career development will center around your identity development.
Disordered Eating Note: Eating disorders can impair functioning in every area of your life. Our work around disordered eating will utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Mindfulness, to address topics of body image, relationships, grief, eating, weight and appearance.
Artist Concerns (Vocational or Hobby): Though artists come in many shapes and sizes, we also have many things in common. Our work together will surround identity, self expression, self worth, shame, and the balancing of multiple roles.
Articles by Sarah
The Power of Creativity Part 2: Improv as Therapy
Written by Clinical Resident Sarah Heinss “There’s power in looking silly and not caring that you do.” — Amy Poehler The History of Improv Comedy...
The Power of Creativity Part 1
Written by therapist Sarah Heinss The wonderful thing about writing is that there is always a blank page waiting. The terrifying thing about writing is that...
Moving Forward After a Break Up Using the 5 Stages of Grief
Written by therapist Sarah HeinssThere’s a reason why, “I Will Always Love You,” by Whitney Houston is one of the most iconic songs of all time. In her...