About Sarah Batzel, LPC

Sarah Batzel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2020. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Kennesaw State University in 2015 and completed her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University in 2019. Sarah enjoys working with clients in the therapeutic process in a variety of specialty areas including substance abuse, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, relational dynamics and challenges, and navigating life transitions. She has experience working in a dual-diagnosis substance abuse treatment setting with adults and families through the recovery process. Sarah’s approach in therapy focuses on meeting clients where they are and working to be supportive in the process of confronting challenges and building autonomy. Whether you are questioning your relationship with substances or wanting to use therapy as a tool to deepen your recovery, Sarah’s aim is to help you to explore areas of continued growth. Sarah also works with couples navigating the recovery process together, understanding that these changes affect the dynamic of the couple and not just the individual. Sarah primarily utilizes skill sets from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Motivational Interviewing to help clients to build coping skills for daily life as well as focusing on motivation for change based in each individuals’ values. She also approaches therapy through the lens of Attachment Theory and is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in her work with couples to focus on the importance of the connection and bond between couples. With this understanding, Sarah also believes in the importance of forming a connection in therapy based on mutual trust and respect as the foundation of the therapeutic process and would love to be a part of your journey.

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