Guiding Light Counseling Network

I am a passionate and dedicated Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a strong commitment to empowering individuals and communities. With 20 years of experience in the field, I have worked extensively in various settings, including domestic violence agencies, elder services, hospice care and outpatient clinics. My expertise lies in providing therapeutic interventions, counseling, and advocacy for individuals of diverse backgrounds facing challenges such as trauma, mental health issues, and social injustices.  I excel in providing individual therapy, Trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, mental health counseling and advocacy for Older Adults.

In my current role at Guiding Light Counseling and other prior organizations, I provide individual therapy to adults and adolescents who are experiencing various mental health conditions, are experiencing relationship conflicts, phase of life challenges or just want help solving a problem. I conduct comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote healing and resilience.

I believe in a strengths-based and client-centered approach, recognizing the resilience and inherent strengths within individuals and communities. I am dedicated to creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their challenges, develop coping strategies, and work towards their personal growth and well-being.

If you or your loved ones need support, I am here to provide compassionate and evidence-based care. Together, we can navigate life's challenges and foster positive change.

Starting therapy can be a vulnerable process and my goal is to make it as comfortable as possible. I believe that the foundation of a strong therapeutic relationship is trust, collaboration and an understanding that the client is the expert of themselves. I am an experienced, compassionate and trauma informed therapist who works with people of all ages and backgrounds. I have specific expertise working with teens and young adults who have experienced trauma. In my role as a therapist, I support people navigating the challenges of mental health, anxiety, depression, trauma, conflict, loss, life changes, identity, stress, relationships etc. I believe in people's capacity for growth, self compassion and change.
Through evidence based interventions, I help clients identify and work towards their goals. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet clients needs but draw from a number of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction and Stages of Change model. I would be happy to do a short consultation call to learn more about each other, answer any questions and see if we would be a good fit. 

I am a creative, eclectic and versatile Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is dedicated to helping others identify issues, explore emotions and learn new skills in a safe and non-judgemental environment. I have worked in multiple settings within the field, with a wide variety of diagnoses and I am experienced in working with children, teens and adults. 

I'm devoted to enhancing my own knowledge and skills to better assist clients working through difficult life experiences. By utilizing different treatment techniques and modalities, I am adept in meeting clients where they are at and tailoring treatment to meet their needs and work towards their goals while being flexible to adjust accordingly. 

My goal is to support you in gaining the skills and knowledge needed to process and cope with life stressors. I am looking forward to working with you on your journey of growth. 

Sarah has extensive experience working with children and neurodivergent individuals

I have been working at a therapeutic day school with middle and high school aged students in the role of  School Adjustment Counselor for the past 19 years and have also been employed by McLean Hospital for the past 12 years to conduct crisis evaluations as part of a community hospital based crisis team.  Though I find both these career avenues rewarding, I was missing outpatient counseling.   Telehealth now allows the convenience for both the client and clinician to work together from home so it seemed like the time to offer this service. 

I believe that a positive therapeutic relationship between client and counselor is essential.  I truly enjoy supporting clients in their process to better understand themselves and appreciate the vulnerability it takes to allow a therapist into their lives to bear witness and assist in the healing process.  I have an eclectic style pulling from many different theories and modalities (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,  Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction) to best help the clients I work with learn, grow and achieve their goals.