My Approach to Helping
Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois. My specialty is with college-age adults and working professionals. Many times, taking the first step to enter therapy can be a difficult decision. I want to support you through this transition and help you navigate career burnout, adjusting from college to a full-time job, work, and family stress. Being able to acknowledge that life has become overwhelming, and extra support is needed, takes courage. Coming from the strengths-based perspective, I believe that everyone has the abilities and qualities to set and achieve goals to better their lives.
I utilize motivational interviewing and solution-focused brief therapy to identify your ultimate goals and motivation for personal growth. I also utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns, and ways to improve upon coping skills and self-care.
When you are ready to take that next step, I can be reached in three convenient ways: my phone number and email address are linked in my profile. I can also be reached through my Headway website, or my business website.