About
She specializes in working with individuals 14yo+ who are struggling with anxiety, sports performance challenges, grief & loss, trauma, depression, acute and chronic stress, and relationship challenges. Her work focuses on self-esteem, confidence, self-forgiveness, and generating hope towards the future. She also works with athletes who are struggling with perfectionism, anxiety, overwhelm, injury recovery, and burnout. Sarah's approach is person-centered, strength-based, and non-judgmental. She is passionate about supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, specifically providing gender-affirming care. Using empirically supported therapy approaches, Sarah utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical and Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution-focused therapy, and narrative therapy. She offers in-office appointments in Wilmington, and telehealth appointments throughout the state of North Carolina.
Insurance & payment
Sarah Dotzler accepts Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
Listed fee: $110 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Sports Performance Therapy
Sarah specializes in working with athletes who are struggling with perfectionism, anxiety, overwhelm, injury recovery, and burnout.
EMDR Therapy
Sarah utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as one of her empirically supported therapy approaches.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Sarah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as one of her empirically supported therapy approaches.
Dialectical and Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Sarah uses Dialectical and Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as one of her empirically supported therapy approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Sarah uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as one of her empirically supported therapy approaches.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Sarah uses solution-focused therapy as one of her empirically supported therapy approaches.