Sabrina Heeren
I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, burnout, and major life transitions. With over 16 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting burnt-out adults, neurodivergent ("neurospicy") individuals, and parents navigating their own ADHD/Autism while raising neurodivergent kiddos. If you feel exhausted from wearing a mask, trying to meet expectations that weren't built for you, or feeling like you lost yourself years ago, you don't have to carry it alone. Therapy with me is a laid-back, collaborative partnership where you can drop the mask, feel genuinely heard, and find your way back to yourself.
First session
Because we meet via telehealth, therapy happens wherever you feel most comfortable and secure. Whether that’s snuggled up in a cozy blanket on your couch, sitting in the backyard, wearing your favorite jammies, or having your furry friend right by your side—I meet you wherever you feel your best. My goal is to create a zero-judgment space where you can take a breath and show up fully as yourself.
Strengths
As a neurodivergent clinician with over 16 years of experience, I bring both deep personal understanding and clinical expertise to my practice. I pull from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches because no single method fits every brain. I meet you exactly where you are with authenticity, a touch of humor, and zero pretense—giving you a safe space to unmask while building practical tools that fit your real life.
Ideal clients
I work best with adults and teens who are navigating neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism), grief and loss, anxiety, depression, burnout, or major life transitions. My ideal clients are looking for a warm, creative, and non-judgmental space where they can drop the mask, feel genuinely heard, and process difficult seasons at their own pace. Together, we focus on identifying what's holding you back and building practical, real-world tools and strategies that actually fit your unique daily life.
Origin story
My path to becoming a therapist wasn't a straight line, and looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing about the journey. Early on, I tried following traditional career paths that looked good on paper, but I quickly realized I was trying to force myself into boxes where I simply didn’t fit. The turning point came when I stumbled into the world of social work. The moment I took my first classes, everything clicked. For the first time in my academic life, the material didn't feel like a heavy, uphill battle—it felt like a natural extension of who I was. I threw myself into the work, completed my bachelor’s degree in social work in just a year and a half, and went straight on to earn my Master of Social Work through an accelerated advanced standing program. What inspired me to stay on this path—and what continues to inspire me every single day—is the profound power of genuine human connection. I realized early on that effective therapy isn't about reciting rigid textbook theories or following a stiff script. It is about attunement, presence, and holding a grounded, compassionate space where people feel truly seen and heard without judgment. Having navigated my own twists, turns, and life transitions, I bring a deeply empathetic, real-world perspective to my practice. I am inspired by the resilience of the human spirit and the privilege of walking alongside clients as they navigate grief, life changes, and the complex process of healing at their own pace.
Ongoing work together
As we continue working together, our sessions transition from initial safety-building to deep, meaningful processing at a pace that respects your nervous system. Rather than pushing rigid homework or arbitrary milestones, progress in our work is measured by how you begin to feel in your daily life. Future sessions build on one another as we explore the landscape of your grief, life transitions, or identity: Expanding Your Capacity: Over time, the heavy weight of loss or burnout doesn't disappear, but your capacity to carry it grows. You'll notice more breathing room between the intense waves of pain or overwhelm. Reclaiming Permission: We work together to unpack guilt, letting go of the pressure to "get over it" or act "fine" for others. Progress means giving yourself full permission to have hard days—and to enjoy light, hopeful moments without guilt. Building Practical Integration: We continuously reconnect to what is working for you in real-world moments, honoring your sensory needs, boundaries, and personal values so therapy feels useful outside our sessions. Ultimately, progress looks like feeling less isolated in your experience, trusting your own emotional rhythm, and knowing you have a dedicated, non-judgmental space to drop the mask and be fully supported.
Treatment methods
Integrative
I take an integrative, eclectic approach to therapy because no single method fits every brain. Over my 16 years of practice, I've pulled evidence-based tools from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care. I meet you where you are, adapting strategies to fit your unique goals, strengths, and real-life needs.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- IndianaLicense 34012730A