Sarah Toepfer (she/her)
Compassionate Therapy for Healing, Growth & Connection
Sarah is a thoughtful and empathetic therapist dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s most challenging moments. With a warm and collaborative approach, she helps adolescents and adults navigate emotional distress, trauma, and relationship struggles in a safe, affirming space.
About Sarah
Sarah is passionate about walking alongside her clients as they explore their stories, identities, and inner strengths. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck in the aftermath of past trauma, Sarah offers a nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. She works from a person-centered framework, honoring each client’s unique journey while encouraging deeper self-understanding and emotional resilience.
Therapeutic Approach
Sarah integrates a flexible, client-centered approach that combines evidence-based techniques with deep compassion. She draws from several therapeutic modalities to meet clients where they are, including:
Person-Centered Therapy – Experience unconditional support and validation as you explore your feelings and goals.
Trauma-Informed Care – Heal from past wounds at your own pace in a safe, empowering environment.
Cognitive and Mindfulness-Based Strategies – Build emotional awareness and reduce anxiety through grounding practices.
Attachment-Informed Approaches – Explore relationship patterns and build more secure, connected bonds.
Specialties
Sarah offers affirming and personalized care for a range of concerns, including:
Depression & Anxiety – Navigate emotional challenges with clarity and support.
Trauma & PTSD – Begin the healing process with compassion and understanding.
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care – Receive inclusive support that celebrates your identity.
Attachment & Relationship Concerns – Deepen your connection to yourself and others.
Life Transitions – Adjust to change with guidance and stability.
Why Choose Sarah?
Sarah is committed to fostering a space where healing and growth feel not only possible but achievable. She values authenticity, openness, and collaboration, and brings a sincere desire to understand each client’s lived experience. As a growing clinician, she’s open to exploring new areas of care and expanding her expertise to better serve her clients’ diverse needs.
Start Your Healing Journey
You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Whether you're an adolescent, adult, or someone navigating complex emotions and transitions, Sarah is here to support you. She is currently accepting new clients and looks forward to helping you rediscover your strength, confidence, and capacity for change.
Sarah practices under the supervision of Dr. Rebecca Gomez de Tuinstra, Ph.D., LP.
Availability:
Accepting new therapy clients
Offers inperson sessions in Holland, MI and telehealth therapy throughout Michigan
Insurances Accepted:
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Complete
Priority Health
ASR
Aetna
Medicaid
Meridian Medicaid
McLaren Medicaid
Molina Medicaid
Cigna