About
Hi, I’m Sarah Theimer, M.Ed, LPC, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), founder of Breakthrough Mental Health Counseling.
I provide virtual Christian counseling for adult individuals across Virginia struggling with anxiety, chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, feeling overwhelmed, and the pressure to hold everything together. My practice is focused exclusively on individual counseling for adults ages 18 and older and offers personalized private-pay care.
I especially enjoy working with first responders and spouses of first responders because I understand both the clinical side of stress and trauma and the unique emotional challenges that often come with this lifestyle. While I have a special passion for supporting first responders and their spouses, I also work with adults navigating anxiety.
Many first responder spouses quietly carry loneliness, resentment, anxiety, and the emotional weight of holding everything together while feeling unseen themselves. First responders often struggle with irritability, emotional shutdown, hypervigilance, difficulty turning “work mode” off at home, and carrying the weight of what they experience on the job.
My approach is supportive, honest, and goal-oriented. I strive to create a space where you feel genuinely understood while also being gently challenged toward growth and meaningful change. Together, we work to identify and address the root causes contributing to anxiety, overwhelm, emotional disconnection, and feeling stuck, rather than simply managing symptoms on the surface.
I use evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, CPT, and trauma-informed interventions to help clients process difficult experiences, better understand emotional patterns, and develop healthier ways of coping and responding. For clients who desire it, I also integrate Christian faith and Biblical truth into the counseling process in a way that feels supportive, grounded, and compassionate.
You do not need to have everything figured out before starting counseling. Therapy can simply be a place to begin processing what has felt heavy, overwhelming, or difficult to carry alone. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can show up honestly, feel supported, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.
My Christian Faith and My Professional Practice
At Breakthrough Mental Health Counseling, we believe in one true God and that salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. As Sarah Theimer continues to grow in her walk with the Lord, she values the importance of inviting God into every part of life, including therapy. In our practice, we welcome the presence of Jesus and the Holy Spirit into the counseling room. For clients who desire it, this may include incorporating prayer, Scripture, and biblical truths alongside evidence-based approaches like EMDR, CBT, and CPT, creating a holistic space for both spiritual and emotional growth.
