Licensed to practice in Georgia and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Grief, Life Transitions
New to Grow
Hi friend, I'm Sarah. I believe that grief is a natural response to love and loss, and that no one should have to navigate it alone. Whether you're grieving the death of someone important to you, caring for a loved one with a serious illness, facing anticipatory grief, or adjusting to a life transition you never expected, I offer a supportive space where you can show up exactly as you are. My approach is warm, compassionate, and grounded in contemporary grief theory and the companioning philosophy of Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Rather than focusing on "moving on" or "getting over it," I help clients understand their grief, honor their experiences, and discover ways to carry their loss while continuing to build a meaningful life. It is a privilege to walk alongside adolescents and adults as they navigate some of life's most difficult seasons.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, and it's completely normal to feel nervous or unsure about what to expect. During our first session, we'll spend time getting to know one another and discussing what brings you to therapy at this point in your life. I'll ask questions about your current concerns, important relationships, relevant life experiences, and what you hope to gain from our work together. There is no pressure to share everything at once. We will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. My goal is to create a welcoming, supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and respected. By the end of our first session, we'll begin identifying your goals and discussing how we can work together to support your healing and growth.
I bring warmth, compassion, and a steady presence to each session. My goal is to create a space where clients feel safe enough to be honest about what they're experiencing—whether that includes sadness, anger, guilt, relief, confusion, or emotions that seem difficult to put into words. I believe healing often begins when people feel truly seen and understood. In addition to my work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring nearly two decades of experience supporting individuals and families facing serious illness, end-of-life concerns, grief, and bereavement. This experience has given me a deep appreciation for the many ways loss can impact our lives and relationships. I combine clinical knowledge with a practical, down-to-earth approach, helping clients better understand their experiences while developing tools to navigate everyday life. Clients often describe me as compassionate, genuine, and easy to talk to, while also providing thoughtful guidance when needed.
I work with adolescents (ages 13–17) and adults who are grieving a death, caring for a loved one with serious illness, facing anticipatory grief, or navigating a significant life transition. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who are managing school, work, family responsibilities, and daily life while quietly carrying the weight of loss. Others come feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, disconnected, or unsure why grief continues to impact them months or even years later. My clients aren't looking to "get over" their grief. They are seeking a safe, compassionate space to understand their experience, express what feels difficult to share elsewhere, and learn how to carry their grief while continuing to engage meaningfully in life. Whether the loss is recent or long ago, I help clients honor what has been lost, strengthen resilience, and find ways to move forward without leaving their loved one or their story behind.
I identify as
Grief Therapy
My approach to grief therapy is grounded in contemporary grief theory and the companioning philosophy developed by grief educator Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Rather than viewing grief as something to overcome, fix, or move beyond, I see it as a natural response to loss that deserves attention, expression, and compassionate support. I help clients understand the emotional, physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual impacts of grief while creating space to explore the unique relationship they have with the person, role, or life they have lost. Drawing from contemporary understandings of continuing bonds, meaning-making, and adaptation to loss, I support clients in honoring their grief while learning to engage with life in new ways. My role is not to provide a roadmap for "getting over" grief, but to walk alongside clients as they navigate their own path. Through a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, I help individuals develop resilience, find meaning, and integrate loss into their ongoing life story.