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Sarah Benitez-Zandi

LCSW Milwaukee Mental Health and Consulting LLC
Specialties: Emotional Support Animal Letters, PTSD, Infertility, Trauma, Anxiety,
Insurance: United Healthcare, Magellan, Medicaid, UMR, Optum,

Introduction

Hello! I’m Sarah Benitez-Zandi, LCSW. I'm a proud mom and dog lover, and I earned my degrees from UW–Milwaukee. I provide compassionate, affirming therapy for teens, adults, couples, and non-traditional partnerships. My approach is grounded in cultural humility, and I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. My clinical specialties include (but are not limited to): depression, anxiety, fertility and infertility support, trauma and complex PTSD, relationship challenges, postpartum concerns, grief and loss, substance use, adoption-related issues, and work stress. I’m EMDR certified and committed to creating a safe, inclusive space for healing and growth. 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 EAP Contracts: Spring Health Modern Health Insurances Accepted: Aetna Ambetter Anthem Behavioral Health Systems (BHS) BlueCross/BlueShield Carelon Centivo Chorus Compsych DetegoHealth Groups Magellan Medicaid Medicare MHS UHC/UMR/Optum SC Licensure verification link as required by SC state statutes: https://llr.sc.gov/TeleHealth/SocialWork.html

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx, White

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #8948- 123 (WI)
  • LCSW #TPSW371 (FL)
  • LCSW #149.028046 (IL)
  • LISW #I.2506205 (OH)
  • LISW #129971 (IA)
  • LCSW #CW025650 (PA)
  • LCSW #TLS 1255 CP (SC)
  • LCSW #C018530 (NC)
  • LICSW #34622 (MN)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Coaching

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Trans & Non-Binary

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Interfaith
  • Pagan
  • Atheist

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Sarah Benitez-Zandi accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • United Healthcare
  • Magellan
  • Medicaid
  • UMR
  • Optum
  • BlueCross and BlueShield

Pay out-of-pocket

  • ESA Assessment and Letter (does include additional forms) $175
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (Private Pay) $150 - $200
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Sessions (20-30 mins) $50
  • Group Supervision LCSW (toward clinical hours) $50
  • Individual Supervision LCSW $90
  • Collaborative Consultations Groups (already licensed providers) $25

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Sarah Benitez-Zandi accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Sarah Benitez-Zandi is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Sarah Benitez-Zandi offer telehealth appointments? Sarah Benitez-Zandi does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Sarah Benitez-Zandi specialize in? Sarah Benitez-Zandi specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, ADD/ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Adoption, Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Codependency, Communication Issues, Couples Counseling, Depression, Divorce, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Marital and Premarital, Mood Disorders, Open Relationships/Polyamory, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues.
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