Dr. Sarah Hensley
The Love Doc
Dr. Hensley and her team decode the science of attachment and attraction and give individuals straightforward, step-by-step plans of action for their relationships. These steps include scripts for communication that will be well received by their partner, strategies for deescalating any conflict, and most importantly, healing attachment wounds that keep us stuck in failing relationship cycles.
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The Love Doc Podcast
Welcome to “The Love Doc Podcast” where Host Dr. Sarah Hensley, Social Psychologist and world renowed Attachment and Attraction expert along with her co-host Raina Butcher dive deep into the intricacies of love, attraction, attachment, relationships, and self-awareness.
Dr. Hensley brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to help listeners navigate the complexities of modern romance.
In each episode, Dr. Hensley tackles burning questions about love, relationships, and the mind’s complexities, drawing from her psychological research, real-life experiences, and her own individual expertise, to provide insightful perspectives and practical advice.
Testimonials
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I instinctively knew one on one, face to face coaching was what I needed. Immediately I was drawn to the kind face and welcoming smile of relationship coach, Elizabeth Pomeroy. I booked a 55 minute session with her, provided a letter of introduction prior to the session, but had no idea what to expect. I only knew I needed help, professional help. Prior to my first session, I completed the “Achieving You Secure Attachment” program at TheLovDoc.com so I would have some basis for discussion in that first session. Still, I wondered what kind of “therapy” would this be? Previous attempts working with a therapist have been less than rewarding for me.
To my surprise there was no therapy, only a gentle compassionate listener who confirmed my anxious attachment (and my wife’s dismissive avoidant style). Coach Elizabeth reassured me acknowledging through her empathetic words of explanation that my emotions, feelings, and pain were real and were accurate. By the end of that session, I wanted to understand more, much more. Coach Elizabeth explained that together we could put the pieces together to paint my picture so I could learn about the dynamics in my marriage. I discovered I was going to learn skills from her to navigate my marriage and survive it one way or another. And we would figure that out together. That was a hopefulness I did not have when I started my journey with Coach Elizabeth.
Immediately I realized I was working with a qualified professional who could feel and understand what I was going through in my marriage and offer real solutions. That instantly signaled to me this would not be an experience like previous traditional therapy I had. Coach Elizabeth is calm yet very confident when she engages. She listens to feel and understand accurately. She does not sugar coat, saying what needs to be said but delivers in a way that is easy to accept. After unpacking the history and dynamics of my long term marriage she simply said, “you are in a very toxic relationship.” This was not therapy, just plain professional honesty which set the course for the first practical solutions for my situation. I am working through that with Coach Elizabeth and her expert guidance. I believe I am making the correct decisions, and she is suggesting the map to follow to complete my journey.
I’ve scheduled my fifth session with Coach Elizabeth. I will meet with her until I no longer need her guidance. Her professional assistance in this very personal matter has provided me a path to resolution that will be the best possible outcome. Additionally, and unexpectedly, my personal interaction with Coach Elizabeth has afforded me a personal growth experience I did not realize would occur. I have truly felt cared for by her, not just a slot in her schedule. I refer to her as my “relationship angel.” Because with each session her new insights, suggestions, genuine and honest feedback has given me the confidence to manage my situation and make the best possible decisions for myself.
Much gratitude and many thanks Coach Elizabeth for your support. Jim Sarbacker
I instinctively knew one on one, face to face coaching was what I needed. Immediately I was drawn to the kind face and welcoming smile of relationship coach, Elizabeth Pomeroy. I booked a 55 minute session with her, provided a letter of introduction prior to the session, but had no idea what to expect. I only knew I needed help, professional help. Prior to my first session, I completed the “Achieving You Secure Attachment” program at TheLovDoc.com so I would have some basis for discussion in that first session. Still, I wondered what kind of “therapy” would this be? Previous attempts working with a therapist have been less than rewarding for me.
To my surprise there was no therapy, only a gentle compassionate listener who confirmed my anxious attachment (and my wife’s dismissive avoidant style). Coach Elizabeth reassured me acknowledging through her empathetic words of explanation that my emotions, feelings, and pain were real and were accurate. By the end of that session, I wanted to understand more, much more. Coach Elizabeth explained that together we could put the pieces together to paint my picture so I could learn about the dynamics in my marriage. I discovered I was going to learn skills from her to navigate my marriage and survive it one way or another. And we would figure that out together. That was a hopefulness I did not have when I started my journey with Coach Elizabeth.
Immediately I realized I was working with a qualified professional who could feel and understand what I was going through in my marriage and offer real solutions. That instantly signaled to me this would not be an experience like previous traditional therapy I had. Coach Elizabeth is calm yet very confident when she engages. She listens to feel and understand accurately. She does not sugar coat, saying what needs to be said but delivers in a way that is easy to accept. After unpacking the history and dynamics of my long term marriage she simply said, “you are in a very toxic relationship.” This was not therapy, just plain professional honesty which set the course for the first practical solutions for my situation. I am working through that with Coach Elizabeth and her expert guidance. I believe I am making the correct decisions, and she is suggesting the map to follow to complete my journey.
I’ve scheduled my fifth session with Coach Elizabeth. I will meet with her until I no longer need her guidance. Her professional assistance in this very personal matter has provided me a path to resolution that will be the best possible outcome. Additionally, and unexpectedly, my personal interaction with Coach Elizabeth has afforded me a personal growth experience I did not realize would occur. I have truly felt cared for by her, not just a slot in her schedule. I refer to her as my “relationship angel.” Because with each session her new insights, suggestions, genuine and honest feedback has given me the confidence to manage my situation and make the best possible decisions for myself.
Much gratitude and many thanks Coach Elizabeth for your support. Jim Sarbacker
She doesn’t just explain attachment—she helps you feel it, notice it in your body, and change it in real time. Her guidance is compassionate but not fluffy, insightful without being overwhelming, and always grounded in what’s actually happening in your life.
I’ve learned how to recognize my patterns, regulate my nervous system, communicate more clearly, and repair instead of spiral. The shifts haven’t just been intellectual—they’ve been lived. My relationship feels safer, steadier, and more honest because of the work we’ve done.
If you’re tired of repeating the same emotional cycles and want real, sustainable change, Elizabeth is someone who truly knows how to guide you there—with depth, skill, and a lot of heart.
She doesn’t just explain attachment—she helps you feel it, notice it in your body, and change it in real time. Her guidance is compassionate but not fluffy, insightful without being overwhelming, and always grounded in what’s actually happening in your life.
I’ve learned how to recognize my patterns, regulate my nervous system, communicate more clearly, and repair instead of spiral. The shifts haven’t just been intellectual—they’ve been lived. My relationship feels safer, steadier, and more honest because of the work we’ve done.
If you’re tired of repeating the same emotional cycles and want real, sustainable change, Elizabeth is someone who truly knows how to guide you there—with depth, skill, and a lot of heart.
God bless you for opening our eyes, saving lives by bringing us closer to God and helping all those people and couples as you do 💖 Also a shoutout to Raina, you guys are such a cool duo. Lots of love and keep healing the world with your beautiful soul 💖
God bless you for opening our eyes, saving lives by bringing us closer to God and helping all those people and couples as you do 💖 Also a shoutout to Raina, you guys are such a cool duo. Lots of love and keep healing the world with your beautiful soul 💖
3 Suggestions for Dr. Hensley: (1) You should look into upgrading your wifi quality/equipment. A couple times on our zoom calls, your connection dipped out and the uploaded recordings have silence in those spots as well. One of those times was during my question, so I never heard your full answer. (2) During Session 1, you taught us how we could send questions privately to you through your chat box, but when I did this in later courses, they were not seen. The public chat box was the only one being read. (3) I'm sure this request is disliked by most, but we would've liked the course to be extended out to 8 weeks, instead of 4, with zoom calls being every other week. It felt to us that by the time a session was over, we had to immediately start on the modules for the next session and didn't have time to work on what we had just learned. The entire month felt like my partner and I were drowning, barely keeping up. Especially true for families with young children- it's very hard to keep up with the speed of the course!
3 Suggestions for Dr. Hensley: (1) You should look into upgrading your wifi quality/equipment. A couple times on our zoom calls, your connection dipped out and the uploaded recordings have silence in those spots as well. One of those times was during my question, so I never heard your full answer. (2) During Session 1, you taught us how we could send questions privately to you through your chat box, but when I did this in later courses, they were not seen. The public chat box was the only one being read. (3) I'm sure this request is disliked by most, but we would've liked the course to be extended out to 8 weeks, instead of 4, with zoom calls being every other week. It felt to us that by the time a session was over, we had to immediately start on the modules for the next session and didn't have time to work on what we had just learned. The entire month felt like my partner and I were drowning, barely keeping up. Especially true for families with young children- it's very hard to keep up with the speed of the course!
Now after listening to you for about 6 months, I am leaving the situation. I am working on me. I am trying to heal the childhood trauma wounds. I am terrified. I have no clue how I will make it but I know God has me in his arms.
Thank you for what you do! Thank you for sharing your experiences and traumas! Thank you for being real and relatable.
Once I can get out of this man’s house, and get on my own two feet; I will be signing up for your classes. I never knew how much I needed you, your insights, your knowledge but I am so glad you ended up on my FYP. Please say prayers for me as I venture off into this new world. I am scared but so ready. What could be worse than this?
Thank you for your input, as well, Raina! Keep going ladies because you are changing the world! Thank you for what you do from my whole heart! ❤️
Now after listening to you for about 6 months, I am leaving the situation. I am working on me. I am trying to heal the childhood trauma wounds. I am terrified. I have no clue how I will make it but I know God has me in his arms.
Thank you for what you do! Thank you for sharing your experiences and traumas! Thank you for being real and relatable.
Once I can get out of this man’s house, and get on my own two feet; I will be signing up for your classes. I never knew how much I needed you, your insights, your knowledge but I am so glad you ended up on my FYP. Please say prayers for me as I venture off into this new world. I am scared but so ready. What could be worse than this?
Thank you for your input, as well, Raina! Keep going ladies because you are changing the world! Thank you for what you do from my whole heart! ❤️
Sarah...
I don’t know if you remember me, but I thank God for you every day. I honestly can’t thank you enough for starting my journey toward recovery from my trauma bond. If it hadn't begun with you, I honestly don’t know if I would be here today.
I’ve been no contact with my abuser for almost two years now. I remember when you told me that breaking the addiction to a trauma bond would be as hard as breaking an addiction to heroin—I thought you were crazy at the time. But now, looking back, I truly understand. I want you to know how thankful I am for you, personally. Thank you for testifying for me in court and for the letter. I truly believe I wouldn’t be here without your support.
Because of your help, I’m now coaching survivors in Utah at a place called Passion Community Center. I’m finally sharing my story and helping others find their way to healing. Thank you for everything you’ve done—and for all the work you continue to do.
Sarah...
I don’t know if you remember me, but I thank God for you every day. I honestly can’t thank you enough for starting my journey toward recovery from my trauma bond. If it hadn't begun with you, I honestly don’t know if I would be here today.
I’ve been no contact with my abuser for almost two years now. I remember when you told me that breaking the addiction to a trauma bond would be as hard as breaking an addiction to heroin—I thought you were crazy at the time. But now, looking back, I truly understand. I want you to know how thankful I am for you, personally. Thank you for testifying for me in court and for the letter. I truly believe I wouldn’t be here without your support.
Because of your help, I’m now coaching survivors in Utah at a place called Passion Community Center. I’m finally sharing my story and helping others find their way to healing. Thank you for everything you’ve done—and for all the work you continue to do.
Thank you… I can now move forward.
Jum
Thank you… I can now move forward.
Jum
Dr. Sarah is the most wonderful & competent psychologist. Thank you
Dr. Sarah is the most wonderful & competent psychologist. Thank you
The concept of attachment styles, previously unfamiliar to both my partner and me, has become a cornerstone in our journey. The coaching sessions have been instrumental in broadening our knowledge and introducing us to invaluable tools and techniques. Together, we're navigating uncharted territories, armed with insights that not only strengthen our bond but also foster personal growth.
The concept of attachment styles, previously unfamiliar to both my partner and me, has become a cornerstone in our journey. The coaching sessions have been instrumental in broadening our knowledge and introducing us to invaluable tools and techniques. Together, we're navigating uncharted territories, armed with insights that not only strengthen our bond but also foster personal growth.
Relationship Coaching Services
Coaching works much different and faster than therapy. Just like a sports coach, there is no need to dissect a player’s entire history—we need immediate play-by-play winning strategies for success based on what is going on in the current game, and that’s exactly what Dr. Hensley and her team give to clients for their current relationship situation.


