LCSW, 25 years of experience
New to Grow
Hi! I am Sarah. I have a wide range of life experiences, including living overseas. I am a Navy Veteran of OIF. I am a people person and work well with diversity. I currently live in Phoenix and enjoy the winters with my 4 year old daughter. I love being outdoors, gardening, running, and all things related to health and creativity. I've lived predominantly in California, including San Diego and Oxnard.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. You will be able to assess if we are a good fit.
My greatest strengths are being able to connect with a wide range of people. I hold a fundamental belief in self determination and resilience. I believe that every person has a unique gift(s). I recognize the importance of your story. For me, our stories are like a page out of a coloring book. It's vital to fill in all the spaces to appreciate our identity. I am here to support you as you fill in the missing parts of your story. I have extensive training in working with trauma, and I have been doing EMDR for 12 years. I am certified as a PMH-C to work with those struggling during pregnancy and postpartum. I am also qualified in helping people recover from psychological abuse. I am well suited to those pursuing a Biblical worldview, although this is your choice. I went to Biola for seminary for a few semesters. Just let me know.
I work best with someone who has searched for solutions on their own, but feels that there is still something missing. I am open to both clients who are in a short term life crisis, and those who want to explore themselves more deeply. I am best positioned to serve those that have an appreciation that life can throw us curve balls, but that we have a lot of power in how we will respond.
I offer individualized attunement, unconditional positive regard, and emphasize the establishment of a secure therapuetic relationship.
I am Chrisitan and have a few semesters of seminary experience. I am open to work with all backgrounds, however I can integrate Christian values into the theraputic process
This is a manualized treatment that I have been trained to preform successfully
I integrate the concepts of acceptance and how to live a purpose driven life while navigating real challenges
I have successfully used EMDR for over 12 years and have seen miraculous outcomes for some clients.