Sally Herschman, LCSW

Sally Herschman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, parenting struggles, and midlife changes. She also supports those dealing with career concerns, compassion fatigue, LGBT issues, grief, and coping with life transitions. Sally aims to make the first step easier and more manageable for worried parents and adults seeking change.

Sally brings 12 years of clinical experience to her work. Her style is warm and interactive, and she describes herself as compassionate, nonjudgmental, and curious. Sessions are collaborative; she works alongside clients to set goals and try practical steps toward them.

She uses a mix of approaches in session, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness exercises, motivational interviewing, and narrative methods. That blend is used to help people identify unhelpful patterns, practice different behaviors, and notice what matters most in daily life.

Sally emphasizes concrete supports as well as emotional processing. She can help with organizing routines, building coping strategies, and improving communication. She also addresses deeper issues such as attachment, family of origin problems, abandonment, and forgiveness.

The overall aim is to support people through change without judgment and to help them find strategies that fit their lives. Sally says she values partnership in therapy and looks forward to learning what each person hopes to achieve.

How Sally’s Methods Translate to Online Work

Sally draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, person-focused space where clients set the pace and priorities. This approach helps when people want to clarify values, make decisions, or find personal direction.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behavior experiments. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood shifts, and rebuilding routines that support daily functioning. Mindfulness therapy is another tool she uses to help people notice stress reactions and practice simple techniques for grounding and calm.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Sally will listen to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest techniques that fit. She aims to adjust methods over time based on what helps the client make progress.

Session format options are not specified here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling, technology comfort, and the kinds of exercises you want to try together.