Sarah Benitez-Zandi, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Talkspace
At a glance
Sarah is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Talkspace.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Sarah is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida, Iowa, and 4 more
More about Sarah
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Hello! My name is Sarah Benitez Zandi, a LCSW. I am a proud mother of one child and two dogs. I completed my degrees at UW-Milwaukee. I work with children, adults, couples, non-traditional couples and have worked with people from different ethnic backgrounds and economic classes. Treatment areas include but are not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, Fertility/Infertility, PTSD, Trauma/Complex Trauma, Relationship Concerns, Work Stress, Post Partum concerns, Adoption, Grief/Loss etc. EMDR certified. Focus on Live chat sessions and asynchronous messaging. Hours Mon-Fri 800-400 CST.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Alignment Health Plan
- Allegiance
- Afterwood Advantage
- Anthem Blue Cross California
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
- Asuris
- AvMed
- Florida Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Cross of Idaho
- BridgeSpan
- Anthem
- Cigna
- ConnectiCare
- District 9
- EmblemHealth
- First Choice Health
- Health First
- Health Management Administrators
- HealthSelect of Texas
- Horizon NJ
- Intercultural Physicians Network
- Kelsey Care
- LifeWise
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Medica
- Medicare
- Meritain
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
- Premera Blue Cross of Washington
- Providence Health Plan
- Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Rocky Mountain Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare
- Sutter Health Plan
- Tricare
- Tyson Health Plan
- UMR
- Ventura County Health Care Plan
- Western Health Advantage
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Behavior therapy
- Cognitive behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Emotionally focused
- Family systems
- Family/maritial
- Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused
- Trauma focused
Licenses
Sarah Benitez-Zandi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184142630.
- LCSW · Florida
- LCSW · Iowa
- LCSW · Illinois
- LCSW · Ohio
- LCSW · Pennsylvania
- LCSW · Wisconsin
About online healthcare
- Affordable.
- Pay a simple copay with insurance (often $30 or less). No insurance? Self-pay plans start around $69 per week with predictable pricing.
- Convenient.
- Get support on your terms. Message your therapist anytime and schedule live video, audio, or chat sessions when you need real-time care.
- Available now.
- No waitlists. No phone calls. Complete a quick online assessment and start connecting with a licensed therapist fast.
Talkspace makes professional mental health care easy to access and easy to fit into your life. Whether you prefer ongoing messaging support or live therapy sessions, Talkspace connects you with licensed providers through a secure, easy-to-use platform. With flexible formats, insurance coverage, and proven effectiveness, Talkspace offers a modern alternative to traditional in-person therapy.
Get started today and take the first step toward feeling better.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sarah Benitez-Zandi offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Sarah Benitez-Zandi works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Sarah Benitez-Zandi speak?
Sarah Benitez-Zandi speaks English.
How many years of experience does Sarah Benitez-Zandi have?
Sarah Benitez-Zandi has 8 years of experience.
Where is Sarah Benitez-Zandi licensed to practice?
Sarah Benitez-Zandi is licensed to practice in Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Does Sarah Benitez-Zandi accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Sarah Benitez-Zandi accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Sarah Benitez-Zandi accept insurance?
Yes, Sarah Benitez-Zandi accepts Aetna, Alignment Health Plan, Allegiance, Afterwood Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross California, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, Asuris, AvMed, Florida Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross of Idaho, BridgeSpan, Anthem, Cigna, ConnectiCare, District 9, EmblemHealth, First Choice Health, Health First, Health Management Administrators, HealthSelect of Texas, Horizon NJ, Intercultural Physicians Network, Kelsey Care, LifeWise, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Medica, Medicare, Meritain, Optum, Oscar Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, Providence Health Plan, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health Plan, Tricare, Tyson Health Plan, UMR, Ventura County Health Care Plan, and Western Health Advantage.
Does Sarah Benitez-Zandi accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Sarah Benitez-Zandi accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Sarah Benitez-Zandi offer?
Sarah Benitez-Zandi offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Sarah Benitez-Zandi?
Sarah Benitez-Zandi can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Sarah Benitez-Zandi?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to the Talkspace website to start your therapy journey.