Meet Sarah Hunt, LMSW
Mental Health & Sex Therapist
Practice Owner
She/Her
If you're looking for a non-judgmental therapist & personal cheerleader who is competent in and loves talking about all things sex, gender, and relationships; uses humor; respects your process but will gently push you - you’re in the right place.
I help you:
overcome self-doubt and shame,
improve sexual functioning,
understand and heal from sexual abuse,
learn how to communicate your needs and desires,
build a life and sexual health you feel good about.
You Bloom Therapy is an affirming and confidential environment for you to:
Explore your fears, pain,
trauma, and desiresRelease shame
Cultivate pleasure
Embrace self-trust and freedom
Listen to your own needs and desires
Learn how to communicate those needs and wants to others
Ultimately, I’m here to help you develop a deep sense of self-trust so you can fully embrace and love who you are.
“Okay, sounds good, but how do I know you’re the therapist for me?”
Navigating mental healthcare can be overwhelming and confusing. It can be extra intimidating when you don’t know anything about your therapist or if it’s even okay to ask them questions. I have found that it can help to know who you are working with.
I am a curious, quirky, white, cisgender, ex-vangelical, queer woman. I am dedicated to learning and unlearning my internalized biases and decolonizing my own perspectives of therapy and sexual health. I am on a mission to increase accessibility to sexual health education and thriving for all communities.
On a deep level, I want my clients to know that they’re not alone and that, as their therapist, I’m not above them. This includes honoring the intersectionality of my clients’ identities, exploring what is important to them, and holding space for their grief and anger as well as their hopes and desires.
My empathy for my clients is informed by my own struggles with mental health and history of trauma. Having been raised in religious fundamentalism and purity culture, I spent decades people pleasing, self-loathing, and abandoning my sense of self. Recovering from my former belief system and regaining my sense of self is what inspires me to help others to learn to love and trust themselves, regardless of what brought them here.
Therapy can be heavy at times, so I like to use humor and have fun with my clients. I’m genuine—and by that I mean that I can’t promise to always keep a poker face in session. If I expect you to keep it real, I expect the same from myself. We’re in this together.
“Why do you specialize in sex therapy?”
I became interested in specializing in sex therapy while working in various community mental health settings. I repeatedly encountered clients who felt worn down, lonely, or embarrassed about things related to sexuality, gender, and sexual health—things that are normal and beautiful. Oftentimes a taboo topic, I found that I am comfortable talking about this part of my clients’ lives and am able to help them feel comfortable as well. I also found that, in many cases, my clients who come to therapy for concerns like depression or anxiety have histories of sexual, body, or gender shame or trauma. As a lifelong learner and firm believer that my clients deserve excellent and comprehensive care, I am committed to furthering my training and staying up-to-date on the latest information about mental health and sexual wellness.
“What else might I want to know about you?”
I am passionate about social justice and collective liberation. I initially pursued a degree in social work in response to social inequities that permeate our culture—in particular, the school-to-prison pipeline that largely impacts young Black boys. From there, my interests and work expanded to children and families in foster care, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQ+ populations, people convicted of criminal sexual conduct, the impact that the patriarchy has on all of us, and community mental health care.
As a social worker and mental health and sex therapist, I engage my passions by utilizing my skills and privilege to work with others on the journey towards living authentically and furthering equity and justice.
Credentials & Professional Organizations
Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) through the state of Michigan, License No. 6801115398
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) through the state of Illinois, License No. 149.027569
Licensed Clinical Social Worker out-of-state telehealth provider in the state of Florida, Registration No. TPSW3997 (https://flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/)
Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Loyola University Chicago
Sexual Health Certificate Program (Sex Therapy and Sexuality Education), University of Michigan
Graduate of The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy Training under Ellyn Bader Ph.D. at The Couples Institute
Level 1 Basic Trained in Somatic and Attachment focused EMDR through the Personal Transformation Institute
Our Values
The following values guide all aspects of our practice at You Bloom Therapy:
Empathy &
Respect
We are guided by empathy, which allows us to approach each conversation with compassion and the utmost respect. We believe every person is doing the best they can with the information and skills they have. Because of this, we ensure that every client relationship receives a high degree of tenderness and care in a non-judgemental and supportive environment.
Collective
Liberation
None of us are free until all of us are free (Emma Lazarus, 1883). We are passionate about intersectional, affirming, and anti-oppressive approaches to mental health and sex therapy. We are committed to racial justice and actively work to decolonize therapy and sexual healthcare and to increase access to these services. We believe in active and continuous learning in these areas and regular community collaboration.
Autonomy &
Right to Privacy
We strongly believe in our clients’ autonomy and right to privacy. We ask permission before asking questions about potentially sensitive topics, and we remind our clients of their right to say no, even to us. We continually reaffirm our clients’ strengths and worthiness. We believe client rights include our company being transparent with clients in all aspects of their treatment.
“When we liberate ourselves from the expectation that we must have all things figured out, we enter a sanctuary of empathy.”
– Sonya Renee Taylor, The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love
You’re not alone, and you belong—period.
We’re here to help you navigate the journey. If you’d like to explore working together, simply click the button below to book your free 10-minute phone consultation.