B.B., 10 years old
“She is so kind and even if you feel uncomfortable you can tell her things. Her dog Iggy makes you feel calm and like you can trust her.”
A.H., 12 years old
“Sarah is such a kind and caring person it’s easy to let go and talk to her.”
When your kids are struggling, it can affect the whole family - and make the problem hard to pin down.
T.F., 14 years old
“Sarah has helped us through a lot: [foster mom and I] communicating with each other better, helping all of us with advice and getting through things, and so much more! I dissociate a lot and Sarah has helped with that. She is one of the best people I have.”
M.H., 10 years old
“Usually I like the other person to do most of the talking but she got me to open up.”
Sometimes we all need a little help.
Many parents come to me with conflict in their own relationship, difficulty navigating different parenting styles or expectations, and children exhibiting disruptive or distressing behaviors. When the whole family feels chaotic, it can make things hard to troubleshoot.
As a systemically trained family therapist, I have the family in mind for each of my clients, but in many cases it’s more efficient and revealing to have more people in the room. Some young children need play therapy (for which I have a list of trusted colleagues I refer to), but many kids with troubles are simply showing their family - “maybe things could be done better!”
I work with families with kids of all ages to navigate the intersection of parenting, partner, and mental health challenges with an eye for the context and a compassionate view. My approach is flexible and guided by holistic health beliefs and my training in mindful play-family therapy.
V.J., a foster parent of 14 year old T.
“As a brand-new foster parent, it was tough for me to find my footing and address the many challenges my first placement faced. Sarah was a fantastic resource for both of us; T considers her one of their most trusted people, and I have very much valued the opportunities we've had for both individual and joint coaching with Sarah. T has been a part of the family for two years, and we wouldn't have found our rhythm as easily or as quickly as we did with Sarah's help.”
J.B., parent of 10 year old B.B.
“Sarah is thoughtful and candid. I knew my child thrived with her attention and feedback. I value the care and discernment she brought to supporting my daughter.”