Sarah Cherwien Hoel

About Sarah

People often hold their pain inside, perhaps fearing they will burden others or not get the support they need. I can help by providing a space in which you can express yourself freely. In my experience, opening up emotionally to access the core of pain is where lasting, transformative change takes place. Thus, I am committed to providing an environment in which you feel free to express your feelings, no matter how difficult, in order to lead a fuller, richer life.

I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and recovery from trauma or abuse. I work with many parents and collaborate with Minnetonka Early Childhood Family Education to offer supportive group spaces for parents who are feeling overwhelmed and seeking community.

I graduated from St. Olaf College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Family Studies. I went on to receive my Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, MN.

I have experience working in university counseling, community mental health centers, and substance use treatment centers. In these settings, I have worked with people struggling with a variety of concerns including, trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, parenting concerns, life stressors, depression, anxiety, substance use, and bipolar disorder.

I have a passion for training, teaching, and supervision. I am an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas. I have taught and given presentations both in academic and community settings. I have over 14 years of experience providing clinical supervision to those pursuing Masters and Doctoral level licensure.

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Therapeutic Approach

My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to each client's evolving needs.