Sarah Fude-Huisman
Licensed social worker supporting stress and addiction
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About
Sarah Fude-Huisman is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with more than 15 years of experience helping people navigate complex life challenges. She supports individuals facing depression, anxiety, stress, and addiction, and offers focused care for compassion fatigue and burnout. Her practice centers on empathy and a person-centered approach that prioritizes each individual's values and pace of change.
Sarah frequently works with people managing relationship transitions such as divorce and separation, attachment wounds, grief, and trauma. She also addresses panic and mood disorders, body image concerns, guilt and shame, and issues around control and forgiveness. In addition, she assists those coping with caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, workplace difficulties, and life transitions from young adulthood through midlife.
In sessions she emphasizes clear communication, self-compassion, and practical strategies to reduce isolation and social anxiety. Sarah aims to create a nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their authentic selves and move toward meaningful change with steady support and professional guidance.
Sarah frequently works with people managing relationship transitions such as divorce and separation, attachment wounds, grief, and trauma. She also addresses panic and mood disorders, body image concerns, guilt and shame, and issues around control and forgiveness. In addition, she assists those coping with caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, workplace difficulties, and life transitions from young adulthood through midlife.
In sessions she emphasizes clear communication, self-compassion, and practical strategies to reduce isolation and social anxiety. Sarah aims to create a nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their authentic selves and move toward meaningful change with steady support and professional guidance.
- Location:
- Iowa, United States
- Years Experience:
- 15
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Depression, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IA LISW 101877
- NPI Number: 1760919435
- License: LISW (Iowa)
Person-centered and trauma-informed care available online
Sarah uses a person-centered approach that focuses on understanding each individual's values and experiences, offering empathy and support while helping clients set their own goals. This approach is helpful for people working through depression, anxiety, relationship changes, and feelings of isolation. She also employs trauma-informed and skills-based evidence-informed techniques to help clients process painful events and build practical coping tools for stress, panic, and addiction-related challenges. These techniques focus on safety, pacing, and skill development so clients can better manage symptoms and daily demands.
Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Sarah works together with clients to identify what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as progress and circumstances evolve. That collaboration helps ensure the work feels relevant and achievable.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home, balance therapy with caregiving or work responsibilities, and maintain momentum during life transitions while working with a licensed professional.
How much experience does Sarah Fude-Huisman have?
Sarah Fude-Huisman has 15 years of experience.
Is Sarah Fude-Huisman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker. License details are IA LISW 101877.
In which languages does Sarah Fude-Huisman provide therapy?
Sarah Fude-Huisman provides therapy in English.
Where is Sarah Fude-Huisman located?
Sarah Fude-Huisman is located in Iowa.
How can I work with Sarah Fude-Huisman as my therapist?
You can work with Sarah Fude-Huisman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sarah Fude-Huisman work with international clients?
Sarah Fude-Huisman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sarah Fude-Huisman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.