I am a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Utah. I have been practicing since June 2016, and I love what I do. I have worked in a small agency in community mental health, working with clients seeking therapy for mental health, substance abuse, and domestic violence issues. I have experience working individually with adults, adolescents, and children 6-12, as well as working with groups, families, and couples. Prior to becoming a counselor, I worked with teens in residential treatment centers and group homes for 8 years as a mentor.
I received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Utah in 2011, minoring in human development and family studies. I received a Master of Science degree in mental health counseling from the University of Phoenix in 2016. My master's program was CACREP accredited. Additionally, I am certified in domestic violence counseling in Utah, and I am a certified counselor and supervisor in the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach substance abuse counseling. Additionally, I hold a certification in Moral Reconation Therapy and an advanced certification in Seeking Safety trauma counseling. I am currently serving as the 2020 secretary of the Utah Association for Domestic Violence Treatment. I consider myself an LGBTQ+ affirming counselor and have experience working with LGBTQ+ clients.
I take an eclectic approach to counseling and believe individualized care is crucial to successful outcomes. I have specialties in trauma/PTSD treatment, addiction, depression, and anxiety, and I am well-versed in relationship issues. I draw from modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, existential therapy, person-centered, solution-focused treatment, structural family therapy, career counseling, and positive psychology models. I work hard to make my sessions and interactions trauma-informed, and I take continuing education in trauma-informed treatment very seriously. I believe a strengths-based approach is very important to successful therapy. All of my clients have made it through tough situations because of the strengths inside them. My job is to help them recognize and develop those strengths to address their issues. I also enjoy employing humor in sessions when I can and love laughing with clients as we progress together.
I enjoy living in Northern Utah with my husband, kids, and a mini-zoo of pets. We have cats, birds, a hamster, and a feisty bunny to keep us smiling. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, camping, reading, writing, singing, and cooking. I believe Weird Al Yankovic's music can heal the world.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
UT LCMHC 5492928-6004
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Absolutely amazing. Helped me find the roots of issues to therefore approach them they way I needed. Humorous and friendly made sessions feeling more like hanging out than being "fixed."
Written on Jun 27, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Sarah is such a kind and gentle soul, and truly non-judgmental. She has an incredible breadth of knowledge, and uses it to best work with me and my concerns. In person therapy has never worked for me, but after working with Sarah online I'd probably try it again. She's empowering, funny, and witty. I have to take a break because of my financial situation right now, but know she will welcome me back when I am able to return. She is a really big part of my life in a way I'm not sure she knows, and I'm so thankful for the love and support she's given me. Make this woman president!! (Or at least give her a raise!) Love.
Written on Apr 24, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months
Sarah has been great! When I first started BetterHelp I was originally paired with a different therapist and it was clear that we were not a great fit. I considered just cancelling my counseling all together but decided to give a different therapist a try and I am so glad I did! Sarah does a great job of trying to understand you as well as responding to messages. And I love the organized and methodical way she approaches therapy.
Written on Mar 10, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Sarah has been excellent in every way! I am extremely impressed with her and this service! I highly recommend Sarah and BetterHelp.com!
Written on Mar 07, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
I love that I feel completely safe in talking to her about everything. She listens and guides without judgment and helps me find good coping tools for the surface issues and good baby steps towards deeper problems. This already feels better, more effective than traditional therapy.
Written on Mar 04, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue