As a dedicated mental health professional with a decade of experience in Illinois, I bring extensive expertise in supporting individuals through life's challenges. My specialized certifications in mindfulness, trauma-sensitive care, grief and loss counseling, and structural family therapy enable me to provide comprehensive support. I am particularly skilled in helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, family conflicts, motivation challenges, self-esteem issues, confidence building, and life transitions. My trauma-informed approach, combined with experience in addressing compassion fatigue, allows me to create a safe and understanding environment for healing. I firmly believe that each person is the expert of their own story, possessing inherent strengths to overcome challenges. My role is to provide supportive guidance as you take the courageous step toward a more fulfilling life, drawing upon my professional training and experience to help you achieve your goals.
Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Self-love, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149.021155
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She’s very helpful and understanding. she has helped me accommodate to my concerns and struggles with anxiety and stress. I have gone through some stressful situations and she’s helped me realize a lot of things about myself.
Written on Jul 06, 2025 after therapy with Sara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties