Hey there! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. Born & raised in PA, I graduated with my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2017. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and certified in the use of EMDR to help clients struggling with symptoms of trauma (such as flashbacks, nightmares, feeling "on edge," etc.), anxiety, low self-esteem, & many more. I help my clients put the past in the past and learn how to make the most out of the present moment.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
First sessions can cause anxiety for both the client and the therapist (calling myself out here!), so I will try to make our first session as comfortable as possible. In our first session, we'll get to know one another and discuss what therapy with Sara is all about. We'll start exploring what you hope to get out of therapy and identify some goals we can work on. I'll answer any questions you have and we'll establish a treatment plan together.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I show up to every session authentically. Clients have told me I'm funny, easy to talk to, truly non-judgmental, and down to earth. I present as a “real person” rather than a detached expert, so my clients can feel relaxed rather than intimidated like they may at a doctor’s office.