Hey there. I am a License Clinical Social Worker, who began working in the social work field during my undergraduate education over 20 years ago. Through all my different career experiences, I have always worked with adults and children who have been traumatized, or experienced PTSD and were dealing with the mental health repercussions. In my therapy practice, I am proud to offer a nonjudgemental, safe space which facilitates an optimal environment for healing and growth. I have seen amazing transitions in my clients and observed an incredible capacity for healing.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will get to know each other a bit, discuss what brings you to therapy, and work on goals for therapy that are based on what you would like to gain from the therapeutic experience.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I use a holistic, person-centered approach to find what works for each individual. With the knowledge I have gained from working with individuals who have experienced trauma and PTSD, I have come up with a practice that helps to change the way my clients think about their traumatic experiences. I guide my clients to change their beliefs about themselves that stemmed from the trauma. I teach coping skills to help my clients deal with the trauma, and empower them to move forward in their lives successfully.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I feel most aligned working with clients, who have recent or past trauma, or are suffering from PTSD. My clients are usually experiencing negative effects from the trauma or PTSD, and I enjoy helping them re-process their experiences, heal from their trauma, and move forward empowered and ready to thrive.
About Sarah Olynger
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Address
700 2nd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024, Suite CAppointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
EMDR
I use EMDR therapy with clients to help them reprocess traumatic experiences which have created negative internalized beliefs ultimately relieving current distress.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
In my therapy practice, I incorporate mindfulness into sessions to help clients be present in the moment. This allows you to let go of depression about what’s happened in the past or anxiety about what might happen in the future.
Motivational Interviewing
I use motivational interviewing as a way to collaborate with clients, explore client's ideas about change, and emphasize the autonomy of the client.
Somatic
As a therapist that incorporates somatic healing, I use mind-body techniques such as breathing exercises, meditation, and movement to release emotional and physical stress that is trapped in the body so my clients can process their trauma and heal.