Milwaukee Mental Health and Consulting LLC

Online Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma, and Emotional Healing

Licensed in 9 States | EMDR, Perinatal Mental Health, CBT, DBT | Virtual Sessions for Adults, Women, and LGBTA+ Clients
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About

We listen, act, and transform

Welcome to Milwaukee Mental Health and Consulting Compassionate, Specialized Care for Life’s Most Complex Challenges At Milwaukee Mental Health and Consulting, we understand that life doesn’t always follow a clear path. Whether you’re navigating trauma, grief, infertility, postpartum transitions, relationship challenges, or other personal struggles, you deserve support that is both evidence-based and deeply attuned to your unique story. Sarah Benitez-Zandi LCSW: My ideal client is insightful and ready for change, even if they feel stuck or overwhelmed. They may struggle with anxiety, identity, relationship issues, trauma, or life transitions. They want to understand themselves more deeply, break old patterns, and build a life that feels more authentic and aligned. They’re seeking both support and tools—someone who can meet them with compassion, flexibility, and real strategies for growth. I offer a warm, collaborative space where I blend evidence-based approaches like EMDR, CBT, DBT and Somatic Therapy to support healing and growth. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues—tailoring therapy to meet your unique needs and help you move forward with clarity and confidence. You don’t have to go through this alone. Whatever you’re carrying, there’s space for it here. Together, we can work toward understanding, healing, and meaningful change. If you’re ready to take that next step, I’d be honored to walk with you. Remote sessions via Simple Practice licensed in the following states: WI License No. 8948- 123 FL TLHT License No. TPSW371 IL License: 149.028046 OH License: I.2506205 IA License: 129971 PA License: CW025650 SC License: TLS 1255 CP NC License: C018530 MN License: 34622 TX License: Pending Hours in Central Time Zone: Monday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Tuesday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Sarah Baughman LCSW Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to adjust to life changes? Sarah Baughman, LCSW offers a compassionate, client-centered approach for adults and women navigating anxiety, depression, and postpartum transitions. Sarah also provides affirming support for LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking a safe therapeutic space. Specialties: Anxiety & Panic Depression & Mood Support Postpartum & Maternal Mental Health LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care Therapy Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Hours Virtual Only in Central Time Zone: Thursdays: 4:30pm-7:30pm Saturdays (every other): 9:00am-12:00pm Licensure: WI EAP Contracts: Spring Health Modern Health Insurances Accepted: Aetna Ambetter Anthem Behavioral Health Systems (BHS) BlueCross/BlueShield Carelon Centivo Chorus Compsych Cigna DetegoHealth Groups Magellan Medicare MHS UHC/UMR/Optum **** We reserve a limited number of reduced-fee spots for clients experiencing financial hardship or those without adequate insurance coverage. Rates are determined on a sliding scale based on household income. Please see below on how to inquire. How to Apply: email: referrals.mmhc@gmail.com Subject: Sliding Scale Request – [Your Full Name] **** SC Licensure verification link as required by SC state statutes: https://llr.sc.gov/TeleHealth/SocialWork.html
Sarah Benitez-Zandi
LCSW

Services

We support people through:

  • Women's Issues
  • Anxiety
  • PTSD
  • Emotional Support Animal Letters
  • Infertility
  • Trauma
  • Depression
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Abandonment
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Adoption
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Communication Issues
  • Couples Counseling
  • Divorce
  • Stress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Open Relationships/Polyamory
  • Mood Disorders
  • Marital and Premarital
  • LGBTQIA+

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family/Marital Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Eclectic
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
  • Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

Insurance Accepted

  • United Healthcare
  • Magellan
  • UMR
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Chorus
  • Centivo
  • Aetna
  • ComPsych
  • Anthem
  • Carelon
  • Highmark
  • Lyra
  • Modern Health EAP
  • Optum

Fees

  • Intake Session (Private Pay): $250
  • Individual Therapy (50 mins Private Pay): $185
  • Couples Therapy (55 mins Private Pay): $225
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Sessions (20-30 mins): $100
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (Private Pay): $225
  • ESA Assessment and Letter active clients (does include additional forms): $150
  • ESA Assessment and Letter Not Active Clients (does include additional forms): $175
  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (Private Pay) (coming Mid August): $275
  • Group Supervision MSW (toward clinical hours): $50
  • Individual Supervision MSW: $125
  • Collaborative Consultations Groups (already licensed providers): $50

Testimonials

“So compassionate. Very intuitive. Knows exactly what questions to ask and how to address any issue. ”

Current Client written 06/2023

“Sarah literally saved my life. I would not be here if I had not found her" ”

Current Client written 05/2023

“She isn't afraid to have the tough conversations and is willing to walk with me through my decisions.”

Current Client 06/2025
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