About Sara
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” — Mary Oliver
This powerful question has long guided me—both personally and professionally.
It is a true honor to support people as they navigate challenges and move toward lives of meaning, connection, and fulfillment.
My career in mental health began in a residential home for foster youth. While it was heartbreaking to witness the deep impact of trauma, I also saw remarkable resilience and transformation as these teens engaged in the therapeutic process. That experience clarified my own path—this was the work I wanted to dedicate my “one wild and precious life” to. I’ve been working as a psychotherapist since 2010 and am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I understand the lengths people may go to in order to escape emotional pain. I also know that profound healing is possible within the safety of a compassionate, supportive therapeutic relationship. That belief is at the heart of my work.
Outside the therapy room, I’m often curled up with a good book and a warm cup of tea. Laughter is essential to me—and yes, I proudly nerd out over Dungeons & Dragons. Nature keeps me grounded, and I consider myself a lifelong learner, continually in awe of the world around me and the resilience of the human spirit.
I believe in your capacity for change and I would be honored to walk alongside you as you explore your “one wild and precious life.”
My Approach
Therapy is deeply personal, and everyone responds to a unique combination of support, insight, and challenge. I approach sessions collaboratively, tailoring our work to meet your individual needs, goals, and pace.
At the heart of my work is the belief that healing happens through relationship—first and foremost, the relationship we build in the therapy room. Many of our emotional wounds occur in relationship, and so it makes sense that healing would, too. As we explore patterns, pain, and possibilities together, the relationship itself becomes a powerful tool for transformation, helping you build a more compassionate, authentic connection with yourself and others.
My work bridges the gap between behavioral therapies and depth-oriented approaches. Early in my career, while working in treatment centers, I trained extensively in modalities such as CBT, DBT, ERP, and ACT. Over time, I noticed that while behavioral tools are useful in managing symptoms, they often fall short in fostering deeper, lasting healing. This insight led me to study depth-oriented therapies—particularly Jungian psychology, psychoanalytic thought, and attachment theory—which deeply resonated with me and offered a missing layer of insight and transformation by taking into account a person's whole experience.
Today, I practice primarily from a depth-oriented framework, which means our work together goes beyond symptom management. We’ll explore emotional wounds, relational dynamics, and the underlying patterns that may be keeping you stuck. By engaging with your inner world from multiple angles, we create space for meaningful, sustainable change. With that said, I’ve found that many of my clients—especially teens, or those struggling with eating disorders or obsessive-compulsive patterns—benefit from an integrated approach. In these cases, we blend practical skills-building with deeper emotional exploration, supporting both immediate stability and long-term healing.
This way of working honors your full complexity and supports your growth with clarity, compassion, and intention.
Clinical Case Consultation
In addition to psychotherapy, I offer Clinical Case Consultation for fellow therapists seeking support with complex case conceptualization or looking to deepen their clinical work.
As an Eating Disorder Specialist, I bring extensive experience across all levels of care, and I’m passionate about supporting providers working in this nuanced and challenging area. Whether you're navigating a stuck point with a client or simply wanting to expand your clinical lens, I’m here to offer thoughtful, collaborative guidance.