Sarah Clark, Licensed Professional Counselor

Change, healing, and growth can be difficult journeys. Why take them alone? I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to be yourself and share whatever you feel comfortable with. I use a person-centered approach to therapy, which means everything is at your pace and comfort level, and you are in control of the conversation. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, but one of my passions is working with teens and children. I have worked with teens and children for about 10 years, and I have had a few different jobs teaching youth swim lessons, as well as coaching youth and high school swim teams, before becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and working with these age groups in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Seeing a young person become more independent and confident in their skills, whether in an activity or in therapy, is amazing to be a small part of. I am also very passionate about working with people of any age who identify as neurodivergent (this includes things like attention or hyperactivity differences, autism spectrum, or sensory processing differences). These kids and teens tend to have a more difficult time in school because schools are not designed for them. Adults with these differences may similarly struggle in the workplace or with daily tasks. I try to help every client explore their own experiences and alleviate any guilt or shame. My third passion area is working with the LGBTQIA+ community. I am a member of this community, as well as an ally and advocate. I enjoy working with clients to explore this part of themselves, as well as their experiences, so they can become and love their most authentic self. I am involved with local LGBTQIA+ organizations and am here to support and connect clients to local and national resources. I utilize a person-centered approach to therapy, but I also use other therapy types and techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and positive psychology, and I use a trauma-informed approach with all clients. I also use some basic play therapy and somatic therapy principles. I also work with clients in many other areas. Please see the specializations tab for a more comprehensive list. I truly believe that the journey to self-exploration, self-acceptance, and self-love changes lives. I know that it changed mine. I hope I can be a safe, supportive presence in your journey to being your truest and Youest You. “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” -Dr. Seuss