Hey there! … I’m Sarah. I’m a therapist (a pretty darn good one!), a mom and step-mom, a partner, the kind of friend that shows up, and a cat-person who found the love of a dog. I love dancing (all kinds!); getting out in nature (though my adventures are more tame these days); gardening (for food, health, and beauty); cooking wholesome foods; singing (especially with others); reading (when I’m not watching shows); dabbling in crafts; traveling (I mean, people, culture, food, nature!); playing games (especially when I win … ha!); and creating closer community through service, ceremony, and celebration.

I believe deeply in the inherent worth of every being (my Unitarian upbringing helped with that), and I’m committed to social-justice work (because health, safety, respect, and resources shouldn’t be privileges). I’m definitely human! I swear a bit (sometimes even in sessions). I have the occasional panic attack (they effing suck!). And sometimes I am not the perfect mom or partner. But, I continue to do my inner work (yup in therapy, just like you), and strive to always walk my talk with integrity. I find that life has the most meaning when I am actively deepening my relationship to Self through quiet practices, when I am engaged in heart-fulfilling fun, when I pause to care for others, and when I share the joys and sorrows of life with my family and community.

As your therapist, here’s what I personally bring to support our work together: sincere respect for YOUR values, choices, and lifestyle; down-to-earth warmth and relatability; a half century of experiences and lessons learned; ongoing training and education to do what I do well; an understanding of systemic inequities and social conditioning that give context to your unique lived experience; an open mind and sense of humor; and a strong belief in your capacity to learn and grow through therapy.

In my 30s, I learned and practiced the arts of massage therapy and natural healing. During this time, I honed the ability to hold supportive space for people’s emotions, energy, and discomfort, while cultivating a reliable intuition from years of deep listening and attunement.

By the time I made the decision to go to grad school at the age of 40, to become a counselor, it was like putting the finishing touches on a life spent learning how to help. Finally, getting my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health provided me with the information, theories, interventions, and practical skills needed to elevate my heart-centered healing approach to something profoundly more effective.

From my beginnings in counseling, working with families in crisis, to my current work as a private practitioner supporting teens, adults, and people in relationships, I have been in awe of the capacity of the human heart and spirit to heal and grow. I can’t imagine any other work being so rewarding.