
Hi, I’m Sara, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Eating Disorder Specialist. I’ve worked in the field for over 15 years—developing curriculums for treatment centers, training therapists, and, most dear to my heart, walking alongside people through some of the most vulnerable and transformative seasons of their lives.
I know from experience—in my own life and from listening to clients—how messy life can be. There are seasons of profound loss and seasons of joy, stretches of routine that feel numbing, and chaotic times that seem impossible to slow down. Sometimes we act in ways that don’t align with our values, taking desperate measures to escape emotional pain or just to keep going when we feel disconnected from who we are. I’ve also witnessed the deep healing that can unfold within a compassionate therapeutic relationship—a space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening inside, and begin to reconnect with yourself.
That’s what therapy offers: a place to pause within life’s complexity, to hold both the pain and the possibility, and to rediscover a steadier connection to who you are. At the heart of my work is a belief in your innate capacity to grow, heal, and come home to yourself.
Outside the therapy room, you’ll often find me curled up with a good book and a warm cup of tea, laughing with loved ones, or nerding out in a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Nature keeps me grounded, and I’m endlessly curious—inspired by both the resilience of the human spirit and the quiet wisdom of the natural world.

I’m continually inspired by learning that deepens my understanding of the human experience. Some recent trainings that have enriched my work include:
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