Pietruck Therapy Services
Therapy Services
Sarah Mayhew, LMSW
(she/her/hers)
Where she studied:
Bachelor of Psychology
– Michigan State University
Master of Social Work
– Virginia Commonwealth University
What she does at Pietruck Therapy Services
Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor
Location:
Saline & Virtual
Contact:
Meet Sarah
If you weren’t a mental health professional, what would you be doing?
Working in a bakery – I love to bake and would love making treats and breads all day.
What is your favorite quote?
“Beautiful girl, you can do hard things.”
A book that you think everyone should read:
I love to read and could never choose just one. My hope is that everyone reads what they want to read and experiences the joy of losing themselves in a story different than their daily life.
What do you do for self-care/self-love?
Spend time with family and friends, travel, read, visit the spa. Work to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
What is your favorite place?
The beach, anywhere.
Who is your ideal client?
Individuals looking to seek support and strive for change. Actively engaged. Young adults through adulthood
Why do you like being a therapist?
I am honored to walk along side individuals as they strive to become their best selves.
What is something you wish people knew about therapy?
It is worth the risk! It is scary to step into a new space with a stranger. If it is the right fit it will feel comfortable and safe very quickly.
Why/how can people benefit from therapy?
I work to provide a safe space to explore hard topics in a judgement free and compassionate environment. This is hard to find in other places in the world.
What is something you’d like clients to know about you (or how you work)?
I strive to be supportive, empathetic and provide encouragement. I am flexible and able to adjust my style so it is best for you.
What does success in therapy look like to you?
Feeling strong, empowered and capable to manage life.
What are your thoughts about the “stigma” of therapy?
Yes, it’s still there, but mostly in our own minds. Society is much more open and accepting of therapy as a positive resource. We often allow our own judgement and fears to hold us back from trying something new.
Populations:
Young Adults & Adults
Treatment Modalities:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Behavior Counseling
- Coaching, Cognitive Therapy Behavior (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Psychoeducation
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
- Strength-Based Therapy
Professional Specializations
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Athletes/Former Athletes
- Behavioral Problems
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Pain and Illness
- Coping Skills
- Cultivating Joy
- Depression
- Disability Adjustment
- Dual Diagnosis
- Educators
- Emotional Regulation
- Empowerment-Based
- Faith Based Counseling
- Health Concerns
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Mindfulness
- Other Helping Professionals and Fellow Therapists
- Pain Management
- Parenting
- Relationships
- Type-A Personality
- Women’s Health & Postpartum
- Work/Life Balance
Sarah Mayhew, LMSW
(she/her/hers)
Where she studied:
Bachelor of Psychology
– Michigan State University
Master of Social Work
– Virginia Commonwealth University
What she does at Pietruck Therapy Services
Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor
Location:
Saline & Virtual
Contact:
Meet Sarah
If you weren’t a mental health professional, what would you be doing?
Working in a bakery – I love to bake and would love making treats and breads all day.
What is your favorite quote?
“Beautiful girl, you can do hard things.”
A book that you think everyone should read:
I love to read and could never choose just one. My hope is that everyone reads what they want to read and experiences the joy of losing themselves in a story different than their daily life.
What do you do for self-care/self-love?
Spend time with family and friends, travel, read, visit the spa. Work to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
What is your favorite place?
The beach, anywhere.
Who is your ideal client?
Individuals looking to seek support and strive for change. Actively engaged. Young adults through adulthood
Why do you like being a therapist?
I am honored to walk along side individuals as they strive to become their best selves.
What is something you wish people knew about therapy?
It is worth the risk! It is scary to step into a new space with a stranger. If it is the right fit it will feel comfortable and safe very quickly.
Why/how can people benefit from therapy?
I work to provide a safe space to explore hard topics in a judgement free and compassionate environment. This is hard to find in other places in the world.
What is something you’d like clients to know about you (or how you work)?
I strive to be supportive, empathetic and provide encouragement. I am flexible and able to adjust my style so it is best for you.
What does success in therapy look like to you?
Feeling strong, empowered and capable to manage life.
What are your thoughts about the “stigma” of therapy?
Yes, it’s still there, but mostly in our own minds. Society is much more open and accepting of therapy as a positive resource. We often allow our own judgement and fears to hold us back from trying something new.
Populations:
Young Adults & Adults
Treatment Modalities:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Behavior Counseling
- Coaching, Cognitive Therapy Behavior (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Psychoeducation
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
- Strength-Based Therapy
Professional Specializations
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Athletes/Former Athletes
- Behavioral Problems
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Pain and Illness
- Coping Skills
- Cultivating Joy
- Depression
- Disability Adjustment
- Dual Diagnosis
- Educators
- Emotional Regulation
- Empowerment-Based
- Faith Based Counseling
- Health Concerns
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Mindfulness
- Other Helping Professionals and Fellow Therapists
- Pain Management
- Parenting
- Relationships
- Type-A Personality
- Women’s Health & Postpartum
- Work/Life Balance
Background
Sarah began her career practicing in a community mental health partial hospitalization program working to help stabilize individuals in crisis often struggling with serious and profound mental illness. Sarah practiced, gaining experience in other areas of clinical social work including with high-risk and child welfare identified youth and families, outpatient substance abuse treatment, youth who were part of the juvenile justice system, and provided mental health services for low-income and at-risk individuals. Sarah has been practicing psychotherapy since 2002 working with clients across the lifespan and in several different settings. She has practiced exclusively in private practice settings since 2011.
