I completed my Masters of Social Work at Wayne State University. I am a fully licensed clinical social worker. I have been working with individuals, couples and families since 2018. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but have experience with other therapy styles as well. I have worked with people who experience MDD, GAD, BPD, ADHD, PTSD, DMDD and symptoms that may not meet full diagnostic criteria but are still looking for therapy.
I aim to provide client-led, strengths-based services. I want you to feel welcomed, comfortable and in charge of your mental health. I can provide structured sessions with home-work to complete between sessions or more relaxed and flexible appointments that do not follow a set agenda. Your health and safety is my number one concern.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Dissociation, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LMSW 6801108631
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Sara is extremely professional
Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
An absolute delight, full of interesting suggestions when it comes to coping skills and I have been in and out of therapy for years. She's a great listener and very kind with a positive calming presence. Her willingness to send me little reminder messages in between therapy sessions is also a really cool. I've never had that with a therapist before. I feel like it provides an extra layer of support and accountability. I feel like I can be totally candid with Sara about some of the darker sides of my life and open about my more alternative lifestyle without judgment. She is one of the better therapists I've had over the years.
Written on Sep 22, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
After several therapists that I just could not connect with, Sara has been awesome in making me feel understood.
Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Sara has been the best therapist on this planet! I’ve worked with others and they just don’t connect with me as much as Sara does. I suffer from Bipolar 2 and even though she doesn’t have it, she genuinely understands my symptoms and makes me feel not so alone in this journey. I really don’t know what I would do without her
Written on Jul 23, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Sara has really helped me work through some trauma and family issues! I highly recommend her!
Written on May 17, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Sara is very easy to talk to. She offers helpful advice that can be put to practical use in daily life when mental challenges and strains are tough to cope with. My weekly sessions have given me validation and power within my relationships and I am no longer someone who is easily taken advantage of. I am able to confidently stand up for myself without the fear of hurting others that are close to me and I put myself first now instead of putting the needs of others before my own. Thanks Sara!
Written on Apr 06, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 5 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder