Sara’s approach to therapy begins with building a genuine, supportive, and collaborative relationship with clients. She views mental health from a holistic perspective and considers the bidirectional influences of mental and physical health when conceptualizing and working with client issues. Sara pulls from client-centered, insight-oriented, and cognitive behavioral approaches depending on what is the best fit for the individual client. In addition to these approaches, she enjoys collaborating with clients to develop specialized pathways to wellness.

Sara has significant experience and interest in working with a wide range of presenting concerns including but not limited to identity development, anxiety, depression, life transitions, adjustment to physical health challenges, relationship issues, existential concerns, and parenting difficulties.

Sara has a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a PhD in psychology from the University of Maryland College Park and is currently completing post-degree clinical hours under supervision.

Sara spends her free time with her family and friends, taking advantage of the outdoors on any warm days Minnesota provides, knitting, reading, and drinking tea while watching tv after her children are in bed.