Hi there. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Michigan. I believe that finding a good fit in counseling is so important, so feel it is fair to share some about myself. In undergrad, I attended Hope College where I studied social work and psychology. I received my master’s degree from Western Michigan University, where I focused on clinical social work skills. I have experience working in private practice, health care, and hospice care. My practice has developed my skills with diverse populations, including those struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic/terminal health issues, life changes, grief/loss, personality disorders, and many other issues. My number one goal for those I work with is to help them feel seen and heard. Second, is to support, counsel, and help develop change and growth. Genuineness and sincere support is what you will get with me. I will be here to support you towards being and becoming who you are meant to be!
So glad you took the first step in checking out this site! If you think I would be a good fit, I look forward to hearing from you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MI LMSW 6801106679
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Sara is a great counselor! She creates a safe positive space for her client and truly makes me feel heard and validated. She approaches the sessions with compassion and listens thoughtfully to what I have to say. She is very insightful and I have learned so much from her. Her advice has been invaluable. I recommend her to anyone seeking a space to be vulnerable in without fear of judgement. She is fantastic!
Written on May 10, 2021 after therapy with Sara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes