What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Sara Tinker
Focus areas
Anxiety
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Sexual Abuse Counseling
Bipolar Disorder
Parenting Counseling
Suicidal Tendencies
Dissociative Disorder
Self Esteem Issues
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Psychodynamic
EMDR
Somatic
Family Systems
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Sara Tinker
Good therapy is built on connection! Are you in a relationship where you feel you're not being heard, tired of the same issues coming up, or struggling to rebuild trust after infidelity? Do you find yourself caught in a constant battle with worry, perfectionism, low motivation, panic, unpredictable moods, or your past? Is the daily struggle dragging down your quality of life? If you experience anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-harm, personality disorders, family and relationship difficulties, betrayal, parenting challenges, or trauma, and feel like you are just trying to get through the day, I offer consulting and psychotherapy services addressing a wide range of diagnostic concerns.
I work with individuals, families, and couples aged 10 to 99. Along with traditional talk psychodynamic psychotherapy, I incorporate Somatic Experiencing (SE®) to gently help you move out of a perpetual fight/flight, freeze, or fawn state and feel more like yourself. These body-based approaches increase your capacity to face life's anxieties, lack of joy, and low mood more rapidly and effectively than talk therapy alone, allowing you to live with greater resilience and ease. I am also a trained EMDR Therapist and Couples Therapist.
If you are seeking to change your life's direction, improve your career, or enhance your relationships, I can help you gain better insight into your own life to accomplish these goals and more. I hold a Master's in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. If you are ready for change, come talk with me and let's begin a journey that will transform you and your future.
What should a new client know about working with you?
During the first sessions, the purpose is to help the client and your therapist get to know each and to help you decide if you think the relationship will be a good fit. While it can often be nerve-wracking to sit down with someone new, it’s an important step in the process toward mental well-being.How do you approach helping people?
Do you have experience working with people who have concerns like mine?
Do you make treatment plans? If you do, will I be involved in creating and monitoring mine?
What can I expect during the first session and subsequent sessions?
What will you expect of me? Will I have homework?
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In-network insurances
Sara Tinker, LCSW has +44 in-network plans.
More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1578905204
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How soon can I make an appointment with Sara Tinker?
Generally, Sara Tinker has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Sara Tinker's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Sara Tinker accepting new patients?
Sara Tinker generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Sara Tinker's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Sara Tinker accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Sara Tinker online?
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What practice does Sara Tinker work with?
Sara Tinker works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Sara Tinker?
Sara Tinker frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Sara Tinker on their profile.
What languages does Sara Tinker speak?
Sara Tinker speaks English.