Reconnect with who you are beneath who you’ve had to be
Individual therapy for adults and teens navigating
trauma, grief, and identity.
Telehealth in Seattle, WA and Washington State
Does this sound familiar?
You feel empty, overwhelmed, or lost and you’re not sure why.
Outside opinions and expectations have made it difficult to hear your own inner voice or trust your intuition. You second-guess yourself, struggle to name what you want or need, or feel unsure about what’s “right.”
You’ve spent much of your life adapting, performing, masking, or setting yourself aside to get by, often at the expense of feeling at home in who you are.
You’ve learned to rely only on yourself because trusting others hasn’t always worked out or felt safe in the past.
I’m Sarah (she/her)
Welcome!
I offer relational, collaborative therapy for adults and teens who have learned to adapt to the needs and expectations of others or carry everything on their own to get by. Over time, these survival skills can lead to self doubt, overwhelm, and difficulty connecting with yourself and others.
Many of my clients are looking for a thoughtful, supportive process to make sense of their experiences and rebuild self-trust. Often, this work involves understanding how you learned to survive, grieving what that survival cost you, and slowly reconnecting with who you are beneath who you’ve had to be.
I’ve worked with a wide range of identities and experiences, including queer and trans folks, immigrants and children of immigrants, neurodivergent individuals, and teenagers transitioning into adulthood. I have experience supporting people impacted by childhood trauma, sexual abuse, immigration-related trauma, and other complex experiences. I offer therapy in English, Spanish, and Spanglish.
Ways I can support you
I work with individuals navigating experiences such as:
Feeling disconnected from yourself or others
When you’ve lost touch with who you are, what you need, or what feels true, and moving through life feels more like managing than living.Shame, self-doubt, and identity questions
Including feeling “behind,” second-guessing yourself, or struggling to trust your inner voice after years of adapting to the needs and expectations of others.Relational trauma and difficult past experiences
Especially experiences that were never named or understood at the time, but still shape how you relate, protect yourself, or stay guarded.Setting yourself aside, masking, and losing yourself in relationships
When staying connected to others has meant disconnecting from yourself.Grief, life transitions, and periods of uncertainty
Including changes that disrupt your sense of stability, meaning, or direction, even if it isn’t clear why.
How it works
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If this is resonating with you, the next step is reaching out. You can use my contact form to schedule a free consultation or ask any questions you may have.
Many people feel nervous about making that first contact, and that’s completely okay. There’s no pressure to commit to anything and all questions are welcome.
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Choosing a therapist is a personal decision. Feeling safe enough to be honest and open is often what makes therapy meaningful and worthwhile.
You’re encouraged to trust your instincts and take the time you need to decide if working together feels right for you.
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If we decide to move forward, we’ll begin at a pace that feels right for you. Change doesn’t happen all at once, and it doesn’t require becoming someone new.
Over time, therapy can help you feel more at home in yourself, more grounded in your life, and more able to move forward in ways that feel authentic to you.