Meet Sara
Serious about mental health—just not about pretending life isn't weird.
It’s hard to get a real sense of someone from a few paragraphs on a screen, especially when every therapist starts with some version of “I provide a safe, supportive space…” So here’s the real version: I’m direct, grounded, and not afraid to challenge you, but I also bring warmth, humor, and humanity into the room. Therapy with me is an active process. We’ll delve into the details when needed, utilize fundamental evidence-based tools, and create a space where we can be honest about what is going on.
My Experience
No toxic positivity No vague affirmations Just real work
I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 2015 from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. While there, I co-facilitated a peer-supported group for survivors of sexual abuse, which was both humbling and one of my first experiences with the kind of meaningful work I knew I wanted to keep doing.
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After graduation, I moved back to Chicago and began working at Trilogy, a non-profit mental health center that serves individuals with severe mental illness. That experience solidified my decision to continue, both academically and professionally, and I received my Master's degree in Counseling Psychology in 2019 from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
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I completed my clinical internship at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, a residential facility for high-risk youth, where no two days were the same and every day required patience, humor, and a steady supply of coffee. After graduating, I moved into an IOP substance abuse counseling role, focusing on the correlation between addiction and trauma, where I worked for two years before transitioning to private practice.
In 2025, I decided to start my own company, as I obviously enjoy a challenge.
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Trauma work is a big part of my foundation, and it shapes how I approach therapy across the board. I also genuinely enjoy working with ADHD, self-esteem, grief, depression, anxiety, and OCD. If your brain feels loud or heavy, we'll probably get along.
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Therapy with me is tailored to you, not a script. We'll use tools that align with your goals, move at a pace that makes sense, and stay transparent about what works and what doesn't.
Please refer to the Q&A for details about insurance and other frequently asked questions, and don't hesitate to contact us with any further inquiries.
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For questions about the bread loaves (AKA my cats, not carbs), you're out of luck—there's no formal FAQ for them, just occasional cameos.