Meet Sara Soehnel, Therapist in Grand Rapids, MI | GR Therapy Collective
About Sara Soehnel, LMSW
Sara Soehnel, LMSW, is a calm, engaging, and deeply supportive therapist at GR Therapy Collective in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She blends warmth with evidence-based tools to help clients create real, meaningful change. Clients often describe her as easy to open up to, grounded, and thoughtful—offering both compassion and clear guidance throughout the therapy process.
Who Sara Works With
Sara works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, depression, grief, and major life transitions. She commonly supports clients experiencing anxiety disorders, OCD, body focused repetitive behaviors, trauma (including PTSD), grief or loss, and life transitions.
Sara’s Therapy Approach
Sara’s approach to therapy is collaborative, skills-based, and empowering. With a background as both a teacher and a clinical social worker, she explains concepts clearly and offers practical tools clients can use right away. Her style balances warm validation with structure, helping clients feel both supported and capable as they move toward change.
Sara is trained in:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
A Unique Strength: From Teacher to Therapist
Before becoming a therapist, Sara spent over a decade as an elementary and special education teacher. This experience gives her a strong foundation in explaining complex ideas in simple, relatable ways, understanding family and developmental dynamics, and providing structure that supports growth. Her teaching background continues to shape her patient, approachable, and strengths-based presence as a therapist.
What You Can Expect in Therapy with Sara
Clients can expect a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space, along with practical tools they can begin using right away. Sara offers thoughtful questions, meaningful conversation, and a balance of compassion and clear direction to support healing, skill-building, and confidence.
In-Person & Virtual Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI
Sara offers both in-person therapy at GR Therapy Collective in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and virtual therapy for clients across the state of Michigan.
How to Schedule with Sara at GR Therapy Collective
Sara is currently accepting new teen and adult clients. To get started, you can reach out directly to Sara using the contact information below.
Email: sarasoehneltherapy@pm.me
Phone: 616-336-4352
You can also view Sara’s Psychology Today profile here:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1151083
Insurance Accepted
Sara currently accepts:
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
McLaren
Medicaid
Priority Health
TRICARE.
She will also be accepting Blue Care Network and Medicare soon.
Outside the Therapy Room
Outside of the therapy room, Sara enjoys yoga, traveling, hiking, and spending time with her family.
Now Accepting New Clients
Sara is currently welcoming new clients. If you’re looking for a therapist in Grand Rapids who blends compassion with structure and evidence-based tools, Sara may be a great fit.