Reviews

Shared with permission by those who generously offered their words, in hopes of opening the door for others.

At Soothing Connections Counseling in St. Charles, IL, Sara Schramer, MA LCPC believes healing happens in connection. Each review shared here is a personal reflection from someone who has experienced a connected relationship with Sara Schramer, MA LCPC and allowed others a glimpse into that experience.

While therapy is deeply personal and private, some folks have kindly chosen to share their words, in their own way. Their voices help shine a light for others who may be considering reaching out, taking that first step toward connection and growth.

If you're exploring therapy and wondering what it might feel like to begin, I hope these reflections offer both encouragement and a sense of what’s possible in connection.

  • "Thank you for today. I feel like I can breathe again."

    — Client

  • "I really appreciate your encouraging and validating words; they mean a lot to me."

    — Client

  • "Thank you for always guiding me through the hard stuff and being a safe person to talk to. You've made the space for me to do that."

    — Client

  • “I love having someone to talk to, someone who actually actively listens. The support I feel from Sara is like none other I've ever received. I have learned so much, and finally can use the skills I've been taught to GROW!”

  • “Sara at Soothing Connections Counseling is the best! Imagine feeling truly understood and heard...maybe for the first time even. What if you could connect with your partner on a deeper level with a little help and understanding? Sara is an amazing person, and I would recommend her to my closest friends and family.”

  • "I have known Sara for seven years and have seen her direct impact on people’s lives through her personal life and accomplished professional practice. Sara is passionate about helping others grow and has a positive perspective on life and solutions to move others forward. She’s a great listener and ask amazing heart felt questions, Sara can be direct and challenging and of course in her profession, that’s a good quality to have in a therapist. As a care pastor of a large church in the Du-Page area, I would send everyone I could to her that come to me for help. I connect weekly with dozens of clinicians that are gifted and consider Sara as one of the best that I know. She is a special person to me and I highly regard her abilities as a therapist and I am so proud of her in creating her own practice Soothing Connections."

  • "I have followed Sara's professional life for most of a decade now, and have the deepest respect for her dedication to her craft. She loves to learn and weaves that cutting edge knowledge with genuine care that soothes hearts and connects relationships. You would be lucky to have her as your therapist!"

  • "Sara offers a lot of knowledge and deep understanding of human dynamics to her work. She is energetic and willing to pull up her sleeves to dig in as far as her clients need to go to see improvement."

  • "Sara's ability to journey with you in the highest of highs and lowest of lows is a remarkably rare quality to find today. Her emotional range and intelligence are unmatched and these pair perfectly with her ability to empathize on a deep level. All of these things play a significant role in cultivating the experience you have when talking with Sara. You feel seen, heard, and cared for in a way that allows you to relax and to be your true self. Most importantly, she has an uncanny way of being able to challenge you and get to the bottom of where your thoughts and feelings come from, which greatly aids in the therapeutic process. I highly recommend Sara to anyone looking to work on themselves in a meaningful while being able to feel like they are talking with a lifelong friend."

  • "I've know Sara for about 20 years. She has always been a kind, conscientious and considerate friend. I've stayed in touch with her as she obtained her counselling degree and then start her own business. Several years ago, a man contacted me about serious marital issues he was having. I tried my best to help him, but frankly I was in way over my capacity to do any good. I referred him to Sara. I followed up with him a month or so later and found that Sara had been able to help him. I followed up again several months later, and was very happy to hear that he reported the marital issues had resolved and the situation had improved dramatically. Separately, I was involved in arranging for Sara to speak at our local Fox Valley SHRM meeting. Sara explained how she was able to help people resolve interpersonal conflicts. I am so glad that our area has courteous and caring professionals to help in times of need. I wholeheartedly recommend Sara for these type of counselling concerns."

  • "Sara is an amazing listener with a compassionate heart. She is spiritually strong with great integrity and also supportive and loving in her approach to others. She leads by example which I admire and appreciate. She’s a beautiful soul."

  • "Sara is a genuine and kind human. She intentionally listens. She always a joy to see! I will always be grateful for her unique way of pouring into me through times where I have struggled."