“Sara is an incredible therapist to those who might need some help getting through a life adjustment, or a bout of anxiety or depression. Really, I highly recommend her to just about anyone who wants to talk through life situations with an insightful, thoughtful, and serious mental health professional. Sara’s attention to detail, methodical yet flexible approach, genuine love for what she does and desire to help people make working with her life changing. Sara has given me so much helpful “advice” throughout the year I have been working with her. If I had to pick some of the most memorable pieces of advice for those “struggling with the juggle”, it would definitely be (a) to be kind to yourself, (b) to tell yourself that it is OK to let the pendulum swing a little further than where you want to settle as long as you are working through necessary, but hard life adjustments, (c) that reframing deep seeded but wrong beliefs about yourself is a necessary component of healing (as hard as it is), and finally (d) to breathe and practice gratitude – give yourself permission to slow down and heal.” ~ Laurie, 40
“Over the course of my time working with Sara, she has helped me cultivate not only self-knowledge and empathy, but also practical approaches and techniques that I reach for when my day to day life becomes overwhelming. Perhaps the most powerful of these is the ability to reframe, shifting my perspective on an issue or topic in such a way that obstacles transform into opportunities for growth, change, or reflection. I cannot overstate the positive impact this has had on my life, from parenting to relationships to work. Further, with Sara’s guidance, I have learned to no longer fear the ebb and flow of emotions we all experience, instead allowing myself the freedom to acknowledge and move through them, trusting that, like the tide, they will eventually move on. The impact our work has had on my quality of life and that of my family is tremendous.” ~ Sally, 33
“Sara’s support has been pivotal throughout my transition into fatherhood. She has taught me the importance of self-compassion, helping me break lifelong habits of talking down to myself. In turn, I’ve become more confident and resilient in all aspects of my life — balancing work, being a loving husband and hands-on dad, and an overall happier person. It may sound cliché, but learning to be kinder to myself has been the most significant change I’ve made since seeking therapy.” ~ Max, 32
“As someone in their late twenties, I came to realize I had 2 choices in my life: 1) I could continue on with my regular scheduled programming from childhood and continue to navigate life with baggage that didn’t truly align with who I was OR 2) I could face all the limiting beliefs of the things that I do not have control over and begin to realign myself. Through my relationship with Sara, I found out that, although choosing #2 was a lot of emotional work, in the end I learned about the pause that comes between a situation and a reaction. So often, we are faced with challenges we do not have control over and, with adding COVID into the mix, they can seem extremely overwhelming, especially when coming to us all at once. Through our work together, I was able to collect tools to use in my everyday life, as well as mindset shifts that gave me the power to rest in the pause instead of react. I learned to forgive myself for things I could not control and to give myself grace in the messy moments. I learned to build trust muscles, not only in myself, but also in the loved ones I choose to support me. I have only positives to say about Sara; I consider her a positive force in my journey of healing and growing. She is a guiding force and has wisdom beyond measure – anyone can relate to her words of wisdom!” ~ Sarah, 28
“Raising 2 young children, including a newborn, during the peak of the pandemic, I found myself becoming increasingly anxious and full of emotions that were hard to identify. I felt overwhelmed with fear for my children’s health, and resolved to just get through the day, rather than live in the moment and enjoy my family. My meetings with Sara have been so helpful because they give me the chance to open up to someone outside of my household. Sara has assisted me in navigating my fears and given me reassurance that I’m not alone – these intense feelings that I’m feeling as a mother are normal. As I continue working with Sara, I’m seeing such a difference in myself. I have been able to let go and start living with less fear than I did before. Sara is a warm and wonderful person and I’m so happy that I made the leap to start therapy.” ~ Amanda, 39
“There are so many wonderful things to say about Sara: I appreciate how she normalizes certain feelings or experiences that do not always feel so normal, and I also value that she has my best interests at heart. I look forward to speaking with Sara during our sessions because she has opened the door for me to have less self-judgment and more self-acceptance. I am grateful for the guidance I have received from Sara – thanks to her vast knowledge and expertise, I am now in a much happier and fulfilled place in my life than I used to be!” ~ Krissy, 40
“I am privileged to know Sara as a colleague and friend. Her style is warm, caring and authentic, and she uses humor and perspective to make her clients feel comfortable and safe, and to help them make progress towards achieving their goals. Sara has a wonderful talent for immediately connecting deeply with those she is with, making others feel seen, heard and understood. The world is a better place with Sara in it, and her healing gifts will continue to benefit those who work with her.” ~ Vivian, LMFT
“Sara is one of the most honest, nonjudgmental and supportive colleagues I have had the pleasure of working with. Whether we are collaborating on clients or working together on a fundraiser, I can always depend on Sara to show up authentically and with a fun and positive perspective. These qualities make her not only an exceptional therapist, but remarkably skilled at cultivating community and relationships. I am so grateful to have her as a mentor, friend and ally in the field.” ~ Chelsea, LMFT, 38
