Sarah Van Munster, LMHC

Mental Health Counselor in Rochester, NY

"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." 

-Carl Rogers

Welcome

I'm Sarah (she/her). I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in treating adults with anxiety disorders


Areas of Focus

I have expertise in treating OCD, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (skin picking, hair pulling). This treatment further aims to reduce related symptoms such as depression, anger, avoidance, and all-or-nothing thinking.

Often, our anxiety can be connected to complex experiences, which is why I also make space to explore and process identity-based concerns, relational stressors, and trauma. 

I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), as well as Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD.


Style & Approach

Clients describe my style as friendly, warm, and validating. 

My goal is to meet you where you're at, while empowering you to be vulnerable and self-directed.

In sessions, we'll explore your past and its impact on your life, while learning new ways of responding in the present. This might look like changing your thoughts, creating new habits, increasing values-based activities, improving self-talk, and being more effective in relationships.

Want to take the next step?

The time is always right to prioritize your mental health. 

Let's talk about how I can help. 

Reach out to set up a free consultation call.