Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Health/Medical Issues, Life Transitions and 10 more.
New to Grow
Hello, I'm Sarah. I'm a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults virtually in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. I strive to be easy to talk to, and I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can show up exactly as you are—without pressure, judgment, or needing to have everything figured out. My practice is collaborative, down-to-earth, and centered on what matters most to you. We’ll make room for whatever you’re carrying, whether it’s stress, relationship challenges, big life changes, old patterns that keep showing up, or simply the feeling that something needs to shift. I’ll listen closely, help you make sense of what’s going on, and support you in finding practical ways to move forward. I want our work to feel real and useful—not overly clinical or one-size-fits-all. Together, we’ll go at a pace that feels right for you, build on your strengths, and create space for more clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
Starting therapy can feel a little awkward, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. You don’t need to come in with the “right” words, a clear plan, or a full explanation of everything going on. You can just start wherever you are. Our first session is mostly about getting to know each other. I’ll ask some questions about what brought you in, what life has been feeling like lately, and what you’d hope could be different. You can share as much or as little as feels comfortable. There’s no pressure to unpack your whole life story in one conversation. I also want the first session to give you a feel for me and how I work. Therapy is personal, and it matters that you feel comfortable with the person sitting across from you. I’m easy to talk to, I’ll be honest with you, and I try to keep things real. We can talk about hard things without making every moment feel heavy or overly serious. You can expect me to listen closely, ask questions, and help you slow down enough to make sense of what’s been going on. Sometimes that means looking at patterns, relationships, stress, or the ways you’ve learned to cope. Sometimes it simply means having a space where you don’t have to hold everything together for everyone else. By the end of our first session, we’ll talk about what working together could look like and whether it feels like a good fit. You don’t have to make any big decisions on the spot. My hope is that you leave feeling a little more understood, a little clearer about what you need, and more confident that you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
I bring a real, human approach to therapy. I’m not here to sit quietly and nod at everything you say, I’m here to get to know you, understand what life has actually been like for you, and help you find a way forward that feels possible—not perfect. One of the things I value most in this work is honesty. Life is complicated. People are complicated. We can love the people in our lives and still feel hurt by them. We can be grateful and still feel overwhelmed. We can know what we “should” do and still have a hard time doing it. I don’t expect you to have it all figured out, because I don’t think any of us do. I’m a real person, and I know what it is like to have struggles, doubts, hard seasons, and moments when life feels like more than you expected. I don’t bring my life into the room to make the session about me, but I do bring the perspective that comes from being human. I know that growth is rarely neat or linear. Some days you feel like you’re making progress; other days you’re just trying to get through the day. Both can be part of the process. I also believe that humor matters. Sometimes we need to sit with the hard things. Sometimes we need to say the thing out loud that we have been carrying for years. And sometimes we need to laugh because life is strange, people are strange, and a little bit of humor can make a difficult moment feel more manageable. Therapy does not have to feel stiff or overly serious to be meaningful. There can be room for depth, honesty, relief, and laughter in the same conversation. My approach is practical, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you have more say in your life than you may feel right now. That does not mean you can control everything. You cannot control other people, the past, every loss, every change, or every difficult thing that happens. But I do believe there is almost always something within your reach: a choice, a boundary, a new perspective, a small next step, or a way of responding that feels more
My ideal client is someone who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply tired of carrying so much on their own. They may be going through a big life change, struggling in a relationship, dealing with stress or anxiety, trying to understand old patterns, or feeling like they have lost touch with themselves somewhere along the way. They do not need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. In fact, many people come in not knowing exactly what they need—they just know that something feels hard, heavy, or out of balance. The people I work best with are open to being honest, curious about themselves, and willing to take small steps forward. They want therapy to feel real and useful, not overly formal or full of jargon. They appreciate a space where they can talk openly, laugh when it makes sense, and look at life with both compassion and accountability. They may not be able to control every part of their situation, but they are ready to explore what is within their control. Together, we can identify the choices, boundaries, and next steps that help them feel more grounded, confident, and like themselves again.
I use ACT therapy to help you deal with difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them take over your life. We won’t spend all our time trying to “fix” every thought or make every uncomfortable feeling go away. Instead, we’ll slow down, notice what is getting in your way, and figure out how you want to respond. We’ll talk about what matters to you and what you want more of in your life. Then we’ll focus on small, realistic steps that move you in that direction. You may not be able to control everything that happens or how you feel, but there is usually something you can choose. Sometimes figuring out that next choice is enough to help you feel less stuck.
If faith is important to you, there is room for it in our work together. We can talk openly about your relationship with God, the questions you may be carrying, and the ways your beliefs can be a source of comfort and strength. I’ll follow your lead. Faith can be part of our conversations in a way that feels natural and helpful—not forced. Whether you want to explore scripture, prayer, purpose, forgiveness, or simply how your beliefs connect to what you are facing, we can make space for it.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps us notice the thought patterns we may not even realize are there. Often, the way we see a situation affects how we feel, respond, and behave. Together, we can slow things down, look at those patterns, and decide whether they are helping or keeping you stuck. The goal is not to force positive thinking—it is to build awareness and give you more choice in how you respond.
DBT can help when emotions feel big, relationships feel hard, or reactions happen faster than you would like. It focuses on practical skills for managing emotions, handling stress, and communicating more clearly. Mindfulness and acceptance are a big part of that. We can learn to slow down, notice what is happening without judging ourselves, and accept the moment for what it is before deciding what to do next. Acceptance does not mean you like the situation—it just gives you a steadier place to respond from.