Sara Hertzel, Psychologist

Sara Hertzel

(She/Her/Hers)

Psychologist

Accepting clients
Updated 15 days ago

I enjoy working with LGBTQA+ students experiencing grief and/or interested in working on healing from trauma

I work with people navigating grief and loss, trauma and other tough life experiences who are ready for things to feel different. I bring a warm, real, and goal-oriented approach to therapy. We'll look at what's getting in your way, figure out what matters most to you, and build practical tools to help you move forward. My work is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and EMDR—two approaches that support both healing and action. Therapy with me is collaborative and tailored to you—your values, identity, and pace. I offer telehealth across 40+ states as a PsyPact provider. If you’re ready to do the work in an authentic, supportive space, I’d love to connect. I have expertise in suicide loss, grief, PTSD and trauma, and chronic pain. I also help clients with anxiety, depression, and LGBTQA+ concerns. I exclusively offer therapy via telehealth. I believe telehealth offers many advantages and am happy to discuss more if you are curious or uncertain about whether or not telehealth is right for you.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
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Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 12:00 pm,
4:00 pm 7:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 12:00 pm,
4:00 pm 7:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 12:00 pm,
4:00 pm 7:00 pm
Thu
closed
Fri
9:00 am 4:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Panic
  • Physical Stress
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Identity
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • Professional Healthcare Providers

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$185 — $200per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Pennsylvania
  • Highmark – Pennsylvania
  • Quest – Pennsylvania
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account

Credentials

Licenses

  • PSYPACT Provider

    Mobility number: 12891

  • Psychology

    PA Board of Psychology

    PS019683, Pennsylvania

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