LCSW, 6 years of experience
Reaching out to a complete stranger to talk about your personal life can be unsettling. Oftentimes, what makes us uncomfortable helps us to grow. If you are ready to take the next step into therapy, know that I will start where you are and we will go from there. We will work together to come up with what you want out of therapy and work together to accomplish your goals. I aim to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental, reflective space to continue your personal growth. In sessions, you will find my approach to be relational, strength-based, and trauma-informed. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with adults/young adults. I received my Master’s degree from Loyola University specializing in Mental Health and sub-specializing in Migration Studies. I am fluent in Spanish and bicultural in U.S. and Latin American cultures. I grew up in Chicago with my Salvadoran family. Populations that I work with are the following: young adults/adults with unresolved childhood/family trauma, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, autism, ADHD, people who identify with the LGTBQ+ population, interpersonal violence, grief/loss, past poverty trauma, first generation college kids, first generation professionals, and religious trauma. I am hopeful that your next step into therapy will be a positive and healthy experience that will allow you to cultivate your personal growth. When you are ready, the door is open to begin this process. **** Please note that I do not do evaluations or testing for ADHD.****
The first session will be about getting to know you as well as getting general information. General information consists of questions about what brought you to therapy, family history, medical history, exploring supports, exploring strengths, and discussing any other information that would be good for me to know. I do this so I can help create a plan moving forward to best help you. I typically recommend weekly sessions at least for the first month (pending my current availability). After the first month, we can assess and discuss other frequency.
- Person-Centered Approach - Reflective Therapy - Mindfulness - Psychoeducation - Cognitive Restructuring - Relational Approach - Trauma-Informed - Attachment Theory
As we work together, it’s important for me to build a strong therapeutic relationship. I provide trauma informed care and will provide resources and education about areas you may want to work on.
I work well with individuals who are ready to challenge themselves and are ready to learn.
3 ratings with written reviews
May 14, 2025
Sara is an wonderful therapist. She consistently provides necessary insight and challenges me to be a better person. She is patient and kind, every session will go at your pace and the vibes are immaculate.
March 14, 2025
She encourages me to do the hard thing in such an open, caring way.
February 25, 2025
Sara is seriously the best. I've only met with her a handful of times and I can already tell the difference her advice and counseling are making in my life. She is warm and open, she's a great listener (even with my ADHD-fueled, sometimes directionless rambling), and very reassuring. She also checks me when I need it, but always in a kind and empathetic way. She is easy to talk to, keeps me on my toes in terms of asking questions to help me reflect, and provides a gentle humor that makes heavy topics feel lighter. I look forward to every session.