Hi there! My name is Sara, and I am truly glad you’re here. It takes courage to take this step, and

I’m honored to be a part of your journey.

What I’m Passionate About

As an emerging therapist, I am passionate about supporting clients making sense of their experiences and moving toward a life that feels meaningful, grounded, and authentic to them. I believe that each person’s story is shaped by a complex mix of relationships, identity, culture, systems, and lived experiences—including both resilience and hardship.

I recognize that many challenges are not simply individual struggles but are deeply influenced by systemic barriers such as trauma, marginalization, and inequities in access to resources. These experiences often make us feel isolated and unseen. My goal is to create a space where we can gently explore both your strengths and the obstacles you’ve faced, without judgment and provide you with the tools to support your own needs while curating your environment to do the same.

I view the therapeutic process as collaborative—we work together to better understand your experiences, build insight, and develop tools that support healing and growth in a way that feels right for you.

My Tools

I am currently pursuing a master’s degree in counseling psychology at Chatham University, with over 20 years of experience in the medical field, including 12 years in clinical research and 5 years in peer support and advocacy. Throughout my career, I’ve worked closely with individuals and families navigating complex experiences, including disability, trauma, child welfare involvement, and the healthcare system. As a Black cisgendered woman living with a chronic illness, I understand how identity can impact how you show up in your environment and the way the world can show up for you.

These experiences have shaped how I approach being a therapist: with intrinsic curiosity, empathy, and a deep respect for the resilience people carry—especially in the face of adversity.

I have experience working in a variety of settings with clients across different stages of life. My work particularly focused on supporting children, adolescents and young adults, especially those with marginalized identities as they navigate challenges related to identity, relationships, anxiety, stress, self-advocacy, emotional wellness and life transitions. 

My Therapy Style

My approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel safe, supported, and truly heard.

In our work together, you can expect:

• A warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment

• A collaborative, conversational style

• Space to process difficult experiences at your own pace

• Support in building coping skills, insight, and self-trust

I believe therapy is not about “fixing” you—it’s about understanding yourself more deeply and reconnecting with your inherent strengths.

Who I Work With

I am interested in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families both in-person and virtually. I focus primarily on helping those who are navigating life transitions, trauma, identity development, and complex emotional experiences. I aim to create an affirming space for individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

Me When I’m Not a Therapist

Outside of my clinical work, I enjoy connecting with my blended family and our two cats, Mila Kunis and Jean Grey. My love language is expressed through the joy of cooking meals from scratch that highlight our blend of cultural identities and baking breads and desserts that honor ancestral methods and practices. When implementing self-care, I enjoy community advocacy and spending time doing things that allow me to recharge and stay grounded— which includes meditation, adaptive yoga, fishing, and expressing gratitude. I value connection, creativity, and finding small, meaningful moments of balance in everyday life.