Sara has 10+ years working in the mental health field. She earned a master’s degree of arts in clinical and humanistic psychology in 2008 from the School of Professional Psychology located in Farmington Hills, MI. Previously she earned a bachelor’s degree of science in clinical/community psychology from University of Michigan with a minor in sociology. Sara has experience working with children, teens, adults, and veterans. In the past she has worked at an inpatient psychiatric center, an inpatient substance abuse treatment center, a domestic violence shelter, a homeless shelter, and with incarcerated men in prison settings. She also has experience working with children through volunteering in a pediatric unit in a hospital, an elementary school, a preschool, and a 4-H summer camp.

 

Sara is currently interested in working with children, teens, and adults individually or in groups. Her approach with children is child-centered play therapy or Theraplay. Her approaches with teens and adults include cognitive behavior therapy, humanistic, and mindfulness techniques. Sara looks forward in teaming up with you to work on your goals or your child’s goals in treatment.