About Me
Hi, I’m Sara.
My practice is dedicated to supporting adults navigating trauma, disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, and depression—experiences that can deeply affect your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.
Because no two people are alike, I tailor therapy to meet the unique needs of each client. My work integrates somatic embodiment practices with traditional talk therapy to help you reconnect with yourself, process difficult experiences, and move toward greater healing and wholeness.
Creating an affirming and inclusive therapeutic space is deeply important to me. I strive to foster an environment that is free from fatphobia and other oppressive beliefs, where all individuals are welcomed, respected, and valued regardless of identity.
While therapy often involves exploring painful experiences, it can also include moments of lightness. My sense of humor occasionally finds its way into our sessions because I believe laughter can be an important part of healing. My hope is that, even in the midst of difficult work, we'll find moments to smile together.
Therapeutic approaches
My background includes training and experience in Authenticity Therapy, Brainspotting, Brief Solution-Focused Trauma Resolution Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Practices, Expressive arts therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic approaches.
I take an integrative and holistic approach to therapy, drawing from different modalities based on your unique needs and experiences. I believe that our thoughts, emotions, bodies, relationships, and life experiences are deeply interconnected, and meaningful healing often comes from exploring these pieces together.
I’m passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma through bottom-up, body-centered approaches. I draw from modalities such as Brief Solution-Focused Trauma Resolution, Brainspotting, and Flash to help clients process traumatic experiences, reconnect with their bodies, and move toward greater freedom from the lasting effects of trauma.
In my work with eating disorders and body image concerns, I practice from a Health at Every Size® (HAES®)-informed lens. This approach invites us to examine and unlearn the conditioned beliefs and expectations we may have internalized about bodies, food, health, and worth—particularly those rooted in fatphobia, diet culture, and other harmful or oppressive ideologies.
“Give yourself permission to slow down”
— Gabby Bernstein
I’m committed to standing alongside marginalized communities and creating a therapeutic space where every individual feels seen, respected, and valued. My work is rooted in principles of justice, equity, and human rights, with a commitment to honoring and affirming people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, identities, and backgrounds.
Experience
I have spent a number of years working in community mental health providing support and services to local communities. My experience comes from working and volunteering in young adult residential homes, after incarceration services programs, family support programs for young parents, outpatient mental health agencies, and across telehealth platforms providing counseling services. I have extensive experience working with young adults and adults struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, body image issues, disordered eating, and trauma.
Licensure & Credentials
MA Licensure Type & Number- LMHC 12320
ME Licensure Type & Number- CPC CC802
Certified in Brainspotting
Certified in Authenticity Therapy
Certified in Flash
Certified in Brief-Solution Oriented Trauma Resolution
SoulCollage® Facilitator
200 Hour-YTT
Family Constellation Facilitator
