Choosing a therapist is an important decision, and I believe one of the strongest predictors of successful therapy is finding someone with whom you feel genuinely comfortable and understood. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with eight years of experience providing therapy to adults across a variety of settings. My clinical background includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, severe and persistent mental illness, mood disorders, psychosis, trauma, and major life transitions. I have completed advanced training in perinatal mental health and am a certified Perinatal Mental Health provider (PMH-C), allowing me to provide specialized support during pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and the emotional challenges that can accompany the transition to parenthood. I also have a passion for supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families across the lifespan. Whether you are an adult with Down syndrome, a caregiver, or an expectant parent adjusting to a prenatal diagnosis, I strive to provide compassionate, knowledgeable, and individualized care. My approach is collaborative, warm, and grounded in curiosity rather than judgment. Life rarely fits neatly into categories, and many of us carry emotions that seem contradictory—hope alongside fear, gratitude alongside grief, confidence alongside uncertainty. Rather than trying to eliminate difficult emotions, I believe healing begins by making space for them, understanding where they come from, and learning how to move forward without letting them define us. Together, we will identify practical strategies, build on your strengths, and work toward goals that feel meaningful to you. Therapy should be a space where you can show up authentically and be met with compassion, honesty, and respect. No matter what has brought you here, you don't have to navigate it alone. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you work toward greater understanding, resilience, and hope.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating. It's completely normal to feel nervous, uncertain, hopeful—or even all of those things at once. Choosing to begin therapy is a meaningful investment in yourself, and I recognize the courage it takes to reach out. Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another. My goal is to create a space where you feel welcomed, respected, and able to show up exactly as you are. There is no pressure to have the "right" words or to tell your entire story in one session. We will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. During our initial meeting, I'll spend time learning about what has brought you to therapy, your current concerns, your personal history, and what you hope to gain from our work together. I'll also answer any questions you have about therapy, explain what you can expect from the process, and begin collaborating with you on goals that feel meaningful and attainable. Above all, I hope you leave your first session feeling heard, understood, and reassured that you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. Building trust takes time, but every therapeutic relationship begins with a single conversation—and I'm honored to be part of yours.
No two people arrive in therapy with the same story, which is why I believe treatment should never be one-size-fits-all. My role is to meet you where you are, understand your unique experiences, and work collaboratively to develop an approach that feels both meaningful and effective. Over the past eight years, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of settings, including hospitals, correctional facilities, schools, community mental health programs, and outpatient practices. These experiences have allowed me to support individuals facing anxiety, depression, psychosis, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and severe and persistent mental illness. They have also reinforced one important truth: regardless of our circumstances, we all want to feel safe, understood, connected, and hopeful. Clients often describe me as calm, approachable, and easy to talk to. I value authenticity and believe that therapy works best when you feel comfortable bringing your whole self into the room. While our work together may include difficult conversations, it can also include moments of laughter, perspective, and celebration. Healing doesn't have to happen without joy. My goal is not to create lifelong therapy, but to help you build the insight, coping skills, and confidence to navigate life's challenges long after our work together has ended. Therapy is a place to gain understanding, practice new ways of responding, and develop lasting tools that support your well-being. Whether you're seeking support during pregnancy or postpartum, navigating anxiety or depression, processing trauma, adjusting to a major life transition, or simply looking for a space where you feel genuinely heard, I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your individual needs.
Life doesn't have to be falling apart for therapy to be helpful. Many of the people I work with are navigating periods of transition, uncertainty, or change. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, disconnected from themselves, or simply ready to better understand their emotions and build healthier ways of coping. **Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health** Pregnancy and the transition to parenthood can bring excitement, joy, uncertainty, and grief—all at the same time. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts, birth trauma, infertility, pregnancy loss, a medically complex pregnancy, or simply struggling to recognize yourself during this season of life, you deserve compassionate, knowledgeable, judgment-free support. **Young Adults** Young adulthood is filled with change. Whether you're beginning your career, navigating relationships, establishing independence, or questioning the path you're on, this stage of life often brings pressure and uncertainty. Therapy can provide a space to build confidence, develop coping skills, and better understand who you are and where you want to go. **Adults with Down Syndrome and Their Families** I am passionate about supporting adults with Down syndrome in developing emotional well-being, coping skills, and meaningful relationships. I also work with parents, caregivers, and families as they navigate caregiving, changing family roles, and the unique joys and challenges these experiences bring. I also support expectant parents processing a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. Beyond these specialty areas, I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and difficulties with self-esteem or relationships. Wherever you find yourself today, therapy offers an opportunity to slow down, gain insight, and develop the tools needed to move forward with greater confidence and self-compassion. My role is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you work toward the life you want to build.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT helps us understand the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Sometimes the ways we think about ourselves or our circumstances can keep us feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed. Together, we'll identify these patterns, explore whether they're serving you, and develop practical strategies to create healthier ways of thinking and responding. My goal is to help you leave therapy with skills you can continue using long after our work together has ended.
Strength-Based
While therapy often involves discussing difficult experiences, I believe it's equally important to recognize your resilience, abilities, and existing strengths. Together, we'll build on what's already working while developing new skills to help you navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and self-compassion.
Motivational Interviewing
Change can be complicated, even when we know it's what we want. Motivational Interviewing helps us explore ambivalence without judgment, clarify your values, and strengthen your own motivation for change. Rather than telling you what to do, I help you discover what feels meaningful and sustainable for you.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is to create a safe, accepting space where you feel heard, respected, and understood. From that foundation, we can work together to better understand your experiences, identify your goals, and support meaningful growth at a pace that feels right for you.
Attachment-based
Our earliest relationships often shape how we experience trust, connection, and emotional safety throughout adulthood. Attachment-based therapy explores these patterns with curiosity and compassion, helping you understand how past experiences may be influencing current relationships. Together, we'll work toward developing healthier relationship patterns, stronger boundaries, and a greater sense of emotional security.
3 ratings with written reviews
June 27, 2026
Sarah's expertise in supporting individuals with ID and DD is invaluable. Her skill set is unique and important.
May 22, 2026
Sarah creates a space that feels completely free of judgment, which makes it surprisingly easy to open up about thoughts and emotions that are usually difficult to even put into words. I never feel pushed or analyzed, just genuinely heard and understood. Sessions feel less like being “treated” and more like having a thoughtful conversation with a compassionate, authentic human being who truly cares.
April 25, 2025
I had my first session with Sarah today, and it was a wonderful experience! She is incredibly easy to talk to, which made me feel comfortable right away. Her knowledge and expertise were evident as she guided our conversation and offered insightful perspectives. I left the session feeling hopeful. I’m looking forward to continuing my journey with her.