Sarah Shields
Ann Arbor, Michigan · Telehealth and Phone sessions
My style: warm, gentle, collaborative
“Therapy for people who are tired of fighting for care, and tired of being tired.”
If you're living with a chronic illness, an autoimmune condition, or the aftermath of medical experiences that left you feeling dismissed or gaslit, you deserve a therapist who gets it without you having to prove it first.
- Fees
- $125 to $150 per session
- Availability
- Accepting new clientsConfirmed October 18, 2026
- Session format
- Telehealth, Phone sessions
- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Insurance and payment
About Sarah
If you're living with a chronic illness, an autoimmune condition, or the aftermath of medical experiences that left you feeling dismissed or gaslit, you deserve a therapist who gets it without you having to prove it first. I work with people managing the daily weight of illness alongside everything else life asks of them: the identity shifts that come with diagnosis, the grief of losing the life you planned, the strain on relationships, and the frustration of being dismissed by the systems meant to help. I believe you, and we start there.
I also work with pregnancy and postpartum transitions, caregivers, neurodivergent clients, eating distress, and people rebuilding after narcissistic abuse or domestic violence. Telehealth across Michigan. Sessions run by secure video with live captions and written chat; no phone call is needed to get started. Text (810) 394-8921 or request an appointment at forestfernscounseling.com/get-started.
My approach
My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based and collaborative; you are the expert on your own body and your own life. Before becoming a therapist I was a visual artist, designer, and educator, and I bring that lens into clinical work through arts-based and narrative approaches for clients who connect with creative expression.
About me
I'm a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker with Forest Ferns Counseling, a Deaf-led Michigan group practice. I practice with cultural humility and welcome clients of every background, including those navigating cultural transitions, chronic illness, and disability.
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Specialties
Types of therapy
Who Sarah works with
- Ages
- Teens (14-19), Adults, Elders (65+)
- Communities
- LGBTQ+, Immigrant, Neurodivergent, People with Disabilities, Body Positive, Single Parents
- Languages
- English
Education and training
MSW; MA
Sarah Shields is a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Specializes in trauma and ptsd, chronic illness, postpartum and anxiety. Telehealth, Phone sessions · $125 to $150 per session. License verified with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs on October 13, 2026. Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry on October 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sarah specialize in?
Sarah Shields specializes in trauma and ptsd, chronic illness, postpartum and anxiety.
Is Sarah licensed?
Yes. Sarah Shields holds an active Masters Social Worker Limited license in Michigan, verified with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs on October 13, 2026, and their identity was matched to the federal NPI Registry on October 12, 2026.
Does Sarah offer telehealth or in-person sessions?
Sarah Shields offers telehealth and phone sessions.
Does Sarah take insurance?
Sarah Shields accepts Self-Pay / Out of Network, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Out of Pocket. Confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Does Sarah take Aetna?
Sarah Shields lists Aetna among the insurance and payment options accepted. Confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Is Sarah accepting new clients?
Sarah Shields said on October 18, 2026: yes, accepting new clients. Free consultation, Free 15-minute consult by video or text.
How much does a session with Sarah cost?
Sessions with Sarah Shields are $125 to $150 per session.
Where is Sarah located?
Sarah Shields is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and also offers telehealth.
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