LCSW-C, 15 years of experience
I earned my Doctoral degree in Behavioral Health from Arizona State University in 2018. I am bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California, with an emphasis in children and families. I hold unrestricted clinical licenses in Social Work in the states of Illinois, Arizona, and Maryland (LCSW & LCSW-C). English is my second language
In our first session together, I will do a comprehensive mental health evaluation that will give me the opportunity to learn more about you, your habits, strengths, weaknesses and your life challenges that may have impacted you. From there, together we will develop a client-centered treatment goals to help you get to your own goal!
I am an active therapist, I combine experience, education, creativity, and a sense of humor with a down-to-earth and realistic approach to counseling. Through exploration of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual needs, we will use a multi-dimensional and evidence-based therapeutic approach to address life's challenges, anxiety, depression or pain.
Life is completely unpredictable, fast moving, unstoppable and often complicated. Do you feel lost, hurt, lonely, confused, depressed, and/or anxious? Do you suffer from pain that has no medical explanation? Do you worry endlessly about your physical health or medical diagnosis? If so, I will be able to help. I offer a non-judgmental space where all of your feelings and questions can be expressed and explored with kindness, compassion, and acceptance
Learning to recognize one's distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality. Gaining a better understanding of the behavior and motivation of others as well as your own.
Learning the way we see sleep, recognizing the need, ability and opportunity to sleep and those factors that can affect these three components of you sleep.
Learning to put emotional experiences and reactions front and center in therapy. It is based on attachment theory and the importance it places on connection to others as a source of feelings of comfort and safety.
Learning the skills to acknowledge thoughts, emotions and urges and learning to not act on those but simply acknowledging them.
2 ratings with written reviews
May 7, 2025
I started therapy with Sara just over a year ago. Her approach made a significan difference, and from the first session, she created a safe space where I felt genuinely heard and understood. She helped me see things from a new perspective. Sara's ability to balance empathy with practical guidance helped me gain clarity and build confidence in navigating my situation. Thank you Sara!
May 2, 2025
Sara is always fantastic. She helps me learn, pushes me to remember my tools and what I have previously been taught, helps me remember Wise Mind concepts from DBT. She is warm, inviting, and makes me laugh while also being challenging when she needs to. It's a great dance that she does well. Further, she also comes with great virtual activities and research that helps me dive deeper. I appreciate the "homework" and recommendations she has for me to dive deeper between sessions.