LCSW, 10 years of experience
Hello there! My name is Sarai, nice to meet you. In my practice, I'm passionately dedicated to guiding individuals towards transformative solutions & resolutions in the areas that I specialize in which include: anxiety, stress, burn out, trauma, nervous system dysregulation, partnership communication issues, life transitions, entrepreneurship & psychedelic preparation & integration. I have been assisting humans for the past 12 + years and absolutely love assisting my clients accomplishing their personal transformation goals. I thoroughly enjoy continuing to develop myself as a practitioner by continuing to do my own inner work and continuing to receive training.
In our first session, clients can expect a warm, grounded space where they don’t need to have it all figured out. We’ll start by getting to know each other—I'll ask questions about what’s bringing you in, what you’re hoping to explore or shift, and any relevant history that feels important to share. I’ll also introduce you to how I work, which integrates mindfulness, breathwork, somatic experiencing, & nervous system regulation. There’s no pressure to dive in too deep too fast—our first session is about building safety, clarity, and a sense of collaboration. Most clients leave feeling more understood, more resourced, and with a better sense of what working together can look like.
One of my greatest strengths as a provider is my ability to hold a grounded, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel deeply seen and supported—especially with the parts of themselves they’ve struggled to accept. I bring a unique blend of somatic wisdom & trauma-informed care to my work, which allows me to meet people on multiple levels: emotional, physical, psychological, and energetic. I have a strong intuitive sense for what’s happening beneath the surface, and I help clients gently access and work with those deeper layers in a way that feels safe and empowering. I’m skilled at weaving together tools from to create a personalized, integrative path forward. My clients often tell me they feel more connected to themselves, more resourced in their bodies, and more able to move through life with clarity and self-trust after our work together.
Clients often come to me after doing a lot of talk therapy. They've gained insight, understand their patterns, and have found value in the process — but something still feels incomplete. They’re starting to realize that while talking has helped, it’s not enough anymore. They’re ready for something deeper. They’re ready to bring the body into the conversation. The people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and often carry a lot — for others, for their families, for their work. They may be moving through anxiety, burnout, stress, or the impact of trauma. Some are navigating major life transitions — new relationships, breakups, career shifts, parenthood, or spiritual awakenings. Others are integrating powerful experiences with psychedelics or plant medicine and looking for grounded support. What they all have in common is a longing to feel better — not just intellectually, but physically and emotionally. They want to feel calmer in their bodies, clearer in their minds, and more connected to themselves and others. They’re looking for tools they can actually use in their day-to-day life — not just during sessions, but when life gets loud, stressful, or tender. If this sounds like you, know that you don’t have to figure it out alone. There’s a way through that’s gentle, effective, and honoring of your unique pace. This work is about helping your nervous system remember how to come back into balance — so you can feel more like yourself again.
3 ratings with written reviews
April 30, 2025
Every session gets better and better. I always feel great and understood.
April 16, 2025
Amazing
February 26, 2025
Great first experience!! Thank you
Somatic Experiencing, developed by Dr. Peter Levine, is a body-based healing approach that helps us work with our nervous system—something we all have and all need to regulate, especially in today’s fast-paced, overwhelming world. It supports people in becoming more aware of their internal sensations and gently releasing stored survival stress from the body, helping the nervous system return to balance. Instead of focusing only on talking or analyzing, Somatic Experiencing works directly with the body, where emotional overwhelm, stress, and trauma responses are often stored. It’s an incredibly valuable tool for anyone who feels reactive, anxious, frozen, stuck, or overwhelmed by intense emotions, and it helps build emotional resilience and regulation over time. Whether or not you've been through "big T" trauma, learning how to work with your nervous system is essential—and Somatic Experiencing gives you a powerful, accessible way to do that.
Internal Family Systems (IFS), developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, is a powerful and compassionate approach to understanding ourselves by recognizing that we’re made up of many different “parts” or inner voices—something we all experience, whether we realize it or not. Instead of trying to get rid of parts like the inner critic, the people-pleaser, or the anxious voice, IFS helps us build a relationship with them and understand the roles they’ve been playing to try to keep us safe. At the heart of IFS is the idea that we all have a core Self that is calm, clear, and capable of healing the wounded or protective parts within us. It’s a deeply healing tool for anyone who feels stuck in patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or disconnected from who they really are. Whether or not you've had major trauma, learning to relate to your internal system with curiosity and care can lead to profound shifts in emotional regulation, self-understanding, and personal growth.
I utilize trauma-informed, evidenced mased mind-body approaches that go beyond talking and/or understanding, while these are helpful, modalities like Somatic Experiencing & EMDR assist someone in accessing and shifting their nervous system states & memories.