Sarah S Glidden, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

I am here to listen! As a counselor, I provide an environment where you will receive unconditional positive regard, acceptance, and genuineness. When we work together, I hope to form a secure bond between us, where you feel safe to express your true self, thoughts, and feelings. A session with me is infused with compassion, exploration, and often a bit of humor. I will always be authentic with you, meaning that I will tell you how I really think and feel, without pretenses. My belief is that the condition of authenticity creates an environment where you will feel safe to explore and experiment with new ways of being, such as changing unwanted behaviors or attitudes, emotional processing, and learning to live in line with personal values. I focus on developing empathetic understanding with my clients, meaning that I attempt to see things from your perspective. I believe that psychological interventions work best when they are tailored to the person, and therapy is not a one-size-fits-all type of process; the correct interventions will be developed by us working together, collaboratively, over time.

I currently work with a broad range of individuals, but I specialize in providing process-oriented talk therapy, and I work best with those looking for a gentle approach and deep listening skills. In order to provide my clients with the very best care, I keep a relatively small caseload. This allows me to approach each of my client cases with intention and thoughtful consideration. I received my Masters in Counseling Applied Psychology in 2019 from Pacific University, where I completed my practicum year at William Temple House, a non-profit in Portland. After my graduation in 2019, I trained in behavioral interventions at Portland Anxiety Clinic and Collective Care Clinics. Then, in 2021, I opened my private practice clinic and have worked there since. If you have any questions about my background or approach, please do not hesitate to ask!