You've made it this far, perhaps you've bookmarked a few websites trying to decide if it is time to work with a trained therapist. It sometimes takes time, always takes courage, and often takes a lot of suffering before many reach out for help. You may feel restless or dissatisfied with life, like something is missing or not quite right.
You might feel anxiety looming around every corner, sometimes it takes total control. You wonder what happiness even means. You are faced with something that you are struggling to figure out on your own, at work, at home, or in your relationships. This can be a lonely and scary place. Friends and family may be great listeners and good supports (if you're lucky), but they are not always neutral.
You might feel anxiety looming around every corner, sometimes it takes total control. You wonder what happiness even means. You are faced with something that you are struggling to figure out on your own, at work, at home, or in your relationships. This can be a lonely and scary place. Friends and family may be great listeners and good supports (if you're lucky), but they are not always neutral.
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My passion for helping others live into their unique life story comes from deeply personal experiences. In my own background, I was part of a "high demand" organization for five years that had very specific rules about life. I adapted to the rules, and was a model participant, but felt trapped in a story that wasn't mine.
The purpose of therapy is not for the therapist to give you all of the answers-the truth is, he or she doesn't know them. In our first session together, we will talk about what brought you to therapy, what it is you would like to shift/change, and set some goals together. I'll gather some history and context, and we'll begin to explore those areas that are difficult for you and/or causing you pain.
Relationships take work. Even if we know this, we are often taken aback when we find ourselves in the same repetitive argument with our loved one, and despair of there ever being a resolution. When conflict hits, and it will, we might find ourselves wondering about our choice of partner, or how we might move forward.
There's nothing more daring than showing up, putting ourselves out there and letting ourselves be seen. This 10 week group offers a safe place for individuals to come together to acknowledge and work through experiences that have caused religious harm or wounding. It is a space to process harm experienced while a member of a church, a "high-demand" group, or a cult.
But what does that mean? You do not have to be an actor (or even an extrovert) to participate in drama therapy. Drama therapy uses interactive exercises, imagination, movement, role play, storytelling, ritual, "empty chair", psychodrama or playback forms to help you to "get out of your head" and actively express yourself in a new way.
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Carol C.
Apr 23, 2017
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I can always count on Sarah to be fully present to me when I am sharing my story, listening carefully and with kindness in her heart. I find her to be wise, good humored, humble, and creative. Her life experience and training have provided many skills and techniques to bring into a therapy session. For example, Sarah's love of drama therapy is contagious, and is surprisingly helpful in releasing forgotten or ignored feelings.
I have found that many other therapists are distant and cool, but Sarah is truly a warm and loving person. At the same time, she gets the importance of keeping clear
I have found that many other therapists are distant and cool, but Sarah is truly a warm and loving person. At the same time, she gets the importance of keeping clear
Amelia K.
Sep 08, 2016
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Sarah is a highly in-tune and present therapist. She brings a lot of empathy and tenderness, as well as useful challenge and authenticity to the process. She is skilled as a talk therapist and also brings a level of expertise as far as creative arts/drama therapy approaches, and this expertise opens up more growth and connection opportunities for her clients. Sarah is deeply trustworthy and really good at her job. Personally, I have sought out Sarah's ear and her guidance several times when I've been struggling through some questions/uncertainty in my own life. Highly recommended
