geometry-shapes iconCoping Skills, Grief, Divorce, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anxiety, Relationships, Life Transition, Women’s Issues, Sex Therapy, Self Esteem
10 years in practice
Ages served: 0-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Sara accepts 33 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Carelon | Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Medcost VA
Medicare VA
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
Sentara Health Plans (Optima Health)
Tricare East | Out of Network Provider
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$220
first session
$160
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Sara

Sara Kuntz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of professional experience working with clients of all ages who are struggling to manage conditions or issues related to postpartum depression, academic-related problems, low self-esteem, sex, sexual orientation, chronic stress, and women’s issues. 

Sara graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Art Therapy from Seton Hill University and continued her education, receiving her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seton Hill University, as well. Since graduating, her education has given her opportunities to take mental health jobs in a variety of different specialties. Sara has been able to own her own practice, work as a mobile therapist, and prides herself on being a positive, compassionate, hard-working therapist who strives to help clients develop a strong sense of self-awareness.

Sara will help you to recognize the impact of systemic influence as you work towards a more functional, fulfilling life with her professional support. Through meaningful sessions that put an emphasis on personalized care, you can start developing a stronger sense of self-purpose and clarity. 

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"As a systemic therapist, I know that taking the first steps towards change may be the hardest steps you take in life, but you don't have to explore your path alone."

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Get to know Sara

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I have always had a passion for being a helper and saw this profession as my way of ethically and morally helping those in need.

What types of clients do you work with best?

Adults struggling with systemic toxicity

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Clients focused on improving their daily lives 

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

Anything is possible with an open mind

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I wanted a strong community to work within that offers a variety of treatment opportunities for clients.

What inspires you?

Seeing growth with clients

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

They can expect a kind, compassionate woman who validates a their experiences that have led them to this point and an active participant who helps them establish goals to work towards.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

I hope to build rapport, knowledge of their needs and set goals to work towards moving forward.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I love to kayak and go hiking with my family. I also really enjoy woodworking!

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesCoping Skills, Grief, Divorce, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anxiety, Relationships, Life Transition, Women’s Issues, Sex Therapy, Self Esteem, Men’s Issues, Infidelity, LGBTQIA+, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Depression
ApproachesStrength-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Any / Eclectic, Family Systems, Relational, Reality Therapy, Gestalt
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Education and training

Years in practice
10 years
Graduating institute
Seton Hill University
Graduating degree
Master of Arts
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1760817951
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State of practiceVA
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License number701008916
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