Hello, I’m Sarah! My approach is very open, informal, realistic, and compassionate. I have a decade of experience as a licensed social worker, working with clients from infants to older adults and end of life. I’ve worked a lot in the community setting, visiting clients in their homes, assisting with environmental issues as well as biological, psychological, and social issues. I’ve worked as a medical social worker dealing with complex medical patients of all ages and older adults. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trouble adjusting, life changes, self-worth challenges, relationship issues, parenting, homebound/isolation, aging issues, and chronic illness issues.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
First session is unlike any other session, as it’s the time we meet, get to know each other and I get to learn what you desire to get out of therapy and what has brought you to your current place in life, as well as where you’d like to be in life. It’s also the time I set professional boundaries and make sure you understand each of our roles and how I will help you accomplish what you desire.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have spent much of my career, “in the trenches” with various types of clients, issues and needs, so I am well versed in many different types of problem solving to help you. I believe in providing a safe, judgment-free space for you to openly share your thoughts and feelings, along with getting skills and tools to help you implement the changes you desire to see.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Do you feel out of sorts? Is life stealing your joy? Do you feel like life’s pieces are too hard to hold together? Let me help you put the joy back into your life! Whatever life is throwing at you, I can help you navigate life’s challenges and work towards living your best life. I can help provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to start making progress towards feeling better and being the best version of yourself. My approach is open, welcoming and professionally informal. I am here for YOU and YOUR goals! With active engagement in the therapeutic process, you can learn to improve how you experience and interact with the world to increase positive choices and healing.
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Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I help clients through solution focused intervention to look at what strengths and resources you already have that you can tap into to achieve what you desire.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
This model can help clients understand better how they think and behave, especially in relation to negative mindsets and how thoughts can impact moods. Then we work to find realistic solutions to your problems, sometimes breaking down problems into smaller pieces for better resolution.
Compassion Focused
This model helps clients learn to be more compassionate with themselves and others. You can learn to diffuse self criticism, recognize what compassion feels like and develop more positive internal feelings for better quality of life.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I will use multiple therapeutic models to best support what you seek from therapy. Person centered is focusing on you, as therapy is your time and I am here to help you meet your goals.