You may be seeking help as you navigate typical life transitions and challenges, or you may be facing a crisis or unforeseen difficulty.  Dr. Sarah specializes in working with adults, adolescents, children as well as families and couples, using a systemic and growth oriented approach.   Currently Dr. Sarah works primarily with caregivers, such as physicians, counselors, as well as parents of children with significant health or behavioral challenges.   She also provides coaching and consultation to executives and small business owners.  Dr. Sarah enjoys supporting the well-being of people who support and serve others.   Using a collaborative approach, Dr. Sarah provides support to individuals and families with challenging situations, relational difficulties, as well as depression, anxiety and behavioral issues, from mild to severe.  Dr. Sarah also provides clinical training and mentorship to professionals developing competency in treatment of children and families through clinical supervision and reflective consultation groups. 

Common reasons people work with us: ​

• Improve skills and achieve personal goals 

• Treat anxiety, depression or other mood problems

• Gain support in navigating life transitions, such as moves, job losses, or divorce.

• Strengthen important life relationships 

• Increase parenting skills and gain help with a difficult child

• Manage work or school related stress and increase performance

• Cope with grief or loss of a loved one or relationship

• Develop skills in identifying, understanding and managing emotions.

• Enhance communication skills, increase confidence, or reduce conflict.

• Reduce problem behaviors, including substance use or self-harm

• Improve body image and treat eating disorders

• Address and gain skills for managing life stressors

• Work through past abuse, trauma, or other painful issues

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Dr. Sarah approaches challenges using a lifespan developmental perspective, especially with young children and their parents. She also integrates mental health concerns with substance use challenges for adults and teens.  Furthermore, Dr. Sarah's understanding of the dynamics of families and relationships allows her to better assist adults trying to make sense of their own history and relationships.  Please give us a call, we would love to learn more about you and see if we might be helpful.  

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