Sarah Bachmaier, LCSW

Sarah Bachmaier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida. She draws on nine years of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She meets clients where they are and encourages small, steady steps toward feeling better.

She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into the work. Sessions focus on listening first, then building practical tools to handle hard moments. That can mean short-term coping skills, clearer communication strategies, or paced work on painful memories.

Sarah uses techniques such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Motivational Interviewing as part of a tailored plan. These methods are offered alongside talk-based approaches to match what the person needs that day. She aims to make sessions feel doable and focused on what matters most to the client.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns beyond core symptoms, including abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and substance-related issues. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, infidelity, and life transitions.

Getting started involves a simple intake and scheduling step so work can begin at a comfortable pace. Sarah frames therapy as a collaborative process and helps people set realistic goals they can build toward over time.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Sarah uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people process painful memories in a paced way. EMDR involves guided attention and structured steps to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related symptoms.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing, which centers on the person’s own reasons for change. This method helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about making changes, and it focuses on building motivation and clear next steps.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they decide whether EMDR, motivational work, or another plan best fits the client’s needs.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and making it simpler to keep appointments during work breaks or caregiving routines. Licensed professionals can adapt methods like EMDR and motivational work to an online setting while tailoring pacing to each person’s comfort and needs.