LCSW, 7 years of experience
Hi, I’m Sarah. Do you ever feel like emotions are big scary monsters hiding in your closet, just waiting to come out and ruin your day? Do you feel like the rest of the world is seamlessly handling their days while you are running on empty to do the bare minimum? Is it challenging to treat yourself with compassion? I'm a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in helping young adults navigate the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Whether you're feeling stuck in old patterns or just trying to cope in healthier ways, I offer a supportive space to explore your experiences and grow into the version of yourself you're striving to be. My approach is collaborative, laid-back, and rooted in curiosity and compassion. I meet clients where they are and gently challenge them when they’re ready — always with the goal of building insight, resilience, and meaningful change. Seeking therapy can be a scary first step, but it is also a brave one. You deserve a safe space to heal, grow, and learn practical self-care to promote long term happiness. Let's work together!
In our first session together, we'll start with introductions then dive into what challenges you have been experiencing that have brought you to seek therapy. This will help guide our work together in follow up sessions. It's completely okay if you are feeling overwhelmed and unsure where you want to start, this is something we can tackle together.
My biggest strength is my ability to make therapy feel natural rather than a series of questions and answers. I have been providing therapy services since 2018 and have learned the importance of making them feel that they are my main focus. I pride myself on being intuitive to my client's feelings and receptive to their body language and other nonverbal cues in order to know when I am able to push them further vs meeting them where they are at.
I love to work with young adults to help them through the challenging transition from adolescence. My ideal clients are motivated to make change, process difficult emotions, and are open to challenging their unhelpful patterns.
I have was trained in TF-CBT in January 2022 and utilize this model to help my clients process their trauma and regain a sense of control.
I have been utilizing DBT skills in the service I provide since 2018. I was informally trained while working at a PHP/IOP setting that specialized in eating disorders. I use DBT framework to help my clients understand their intense emotions and accept their feelings, learn to manage them, and make positive life changes.
I utilize interpersonal therapy techniques to help my clients identify their triggers and symptoms with the goal of improving their current problems and relationships.
As a social worker, one of my core beliefs for treatment is to build on my clients' inner strengths, rather than focusing on "fixing" their weaknesses. I help my clients recognize their own self-determination so they can have a more positive outlook.