For what’s ready to be released & what’s ready to emerge
You deserve to feel better.
But figuring out how to do that can be hard.
What does “better” even mean for you?
Maybe you know, or maybe you don’t.
Either way, you don’t have to do it alone.
Online therapy for better understanding yourself & living a life you’re proud of.
Areas of focus include:
Complex Trauma & PTSD
Gender Identity
Neurodivergence
Self-Worth
Identities & Values
Spirituality
Sexuality & Acceptance
Shame & Self-Criticism
Codependency & Boundaries
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Relationship Challenges
Hello! I’m Sara.
I’m a relational therapist who helps people heal from complex trauma, release shame and self-doubt, and expand their lives in ways that feel meaningful and authentic to them.
Trained in IFS, ACT, Somatic Embodiment, and the Flash Technique, my approach is relational, holistic, and grounded in a deep trust in your own inner healing power. I believe you already carry important wisdom, strengths, and skills within you, and I’m here to help you access, build upon, and trust them.
Therapy can be more than learning to cope or simply getting by. With unconditional compassion and curiosity, we’ll take an honest look at the patterns that keep you stuck, held back, or living small. By understanding what’s underneath them, we can make the changes needed to help you grow.
Whether you’re navigating life changes, relationship challenges, or old patterns, I’m here to help you release what’s holding you back and expand what’s possible.
Our Therapeutic Toolkit:
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IFS Therapy (also known as “parts work”) is an experiential, evidence-based modality that provides a deeper, more holistic way of relating to yourself.
IFS is based on the understanding that we all have different parts within us at any given time. These “internal systems” include protective parts that try to manage, control, or avoid pain, and younger parts that carry hurt, fear, or unmet needs.
Rather than viewing these parts as problems to eliminate or override, we'll approach them with curiosity and compassion, strengthening your sense of capability and self-trust.
Through the use of IFS, I'll help you engage with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors from a place of calm so that you feel more confident and courageous while facing life's challenges.
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ACT is an evidence-based approach to dealing with difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences so that you can live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable emotions, ACT helps you develop a different relationship with them, making space for what you’re feeling while learning to respond in ways that reflect what matters most to you.
Together, we’ll use ACT to explore your values, build greater emotional flexibility, and identify small, meaningful steps toward the life you want to live.
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Originating as part of the preparation phase of EMDR, the Flash Technique is a gentle, brief, and rapid approach to processing trauma.
Unlike EMDR, Flash does not require you to spend a long time preparing or repeatedly talking through the details of traumatic events. You remain in control throughout the process, and we move at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Flash is especially helpful for people who feel overwhelmed by traumatic memories, or who have felt stuck, avoidant, or disconnected when trying to work with them. It can provide a gentle way of processing distressing memories, sensations, and emotions, all while honoring one’s nervous system.
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Feeling ready to start?
Here’s what you can expect:
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During our connection call, we’ll both explore if we're the right fit to do this work together.
I’ll ask you the following questions:
What brings you to therapy?
What are you looking to gain from this experience? How are you looking to be supported?
What’s been your experience with therapy, particularly with Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy?
What are you looking to learn about yourself through this experience?
How have you been caring for yourself in the midst of this current season of challenges?
I highly encourage you to ask any and all questions you would like, or to send them my way via email.
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Especially in our first few sessions, our guiding intention will be to get to know you fully - what you’re carrying, what’s holding you back, where you want to be, and what’s gotten you here. We’ll be setting the stage and identifying the areas where we’d like to dive deeper.
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As you engage in deeper vulnerability within yourself, you will notice shifts.
Sometimes, things may feel more tender before they become more firm—especially if you’ve been carrying some heavy experiences around like chronic stress, complex trauma, chronic nervous system dysregulation, and so on.
This is a natural part of the process.
We’ll gently move through the discomfort together, giving you the space to process, release, and expand.