Sarah Shimizu is a Limited Licensed Social Worker (LLMSW) practicing in Ann Arbor. Sarah has a Bachelors in Environmental Science from the University of Denver and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Michigan. They are passionate about working with individuals, couples, and other relationship structures from all backgrounds and walks of life. Sarah utilizes an integrative, person centered approach, informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Using these tools, Sarah’s goal is to help people see their inherent worth, trust their own strength, and grow to love and accept their authentic selves. Sarah specializes in working with LGBTQIA+, non-monogamous/polyamorous, and neurodivergent individuals, as well as people experiencing relationship issues, trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression.

Accepted insurance plans:

• Priority Health
• United Health Care (UHC)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO (BCBS PPO)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal