If you have been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or like you are just going through the motions, that is often a sign that having consistent support could help. You do not need to be in a full crisis to benefit from therapy. Many people come to counseling because something feels off and they want help figuring out what that is and what to do about it. If you read this page and something resonated, that is worth paying attention to.

Life transitions can look very different from person to person. Some clients come in navigating the physical and emotional shifts of perimenopause or menopause. Others are adjusting to parenthood, working through relationship challenges, grieving a loss, or simply trying to make sense of what getting older means for them. If you are in the middle of a major life change and feeling unsteady, this work may be a good fit.

Not at all. In fact, many clients find that starting counseling before things reach a crisis point makes the work more effective. You do not have to hit a breaking point to deserve support. Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of yourself is enough of a reason to reach out

Sessions are held virtually, which means you can connect from wherever you are most comfortable. Sarah is licensed in the state of Illinois, which means she can see clients who reside within the state. Sarah works in a down to earth, collaborative way. At the beginning and throughout the work, psychoeducation will be provided to better understand what is happening in your mind and body and assess the various impact that different factors are having on your life. Some sessions will focus on processing difficult emotions or life circumstances.  Others might incorporate breathwork, mindfulness, or body-based practices when that feels useful. There is also genuine room for humor and lightness, because healing does not have to feel heavy every single week.

Yes, all sessions are held virtually using a HIPAA compliant Telehealth system.

Research consistently shows that virtual therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy. 

Teleheath can be utilized to help with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, and life transitions like menopause. Many clients find that the flexibility of virtual sessions actually makes it easier to show up consistently, which is one of the strongest predictors of good outcomes in therapy. Many clients even express surprise at how much they like virtual therapy, even if they initially wanted in person sessions.

That depends on you, your goals, and what you are working through. Some clients come for a focused period of time around a specific transition or challenge. Others find that ongoing support serves them well over a longer stretch. We will talk about what feels right for your situation and revisit that as the work progresses.

That is more common than you might think, and it is completely okay. You do not have to come in with a prepared agenda or a clear sense of what you need. Many clients start by simply describing what their day-to-day life feels like right now. That is enough. The conversation will unfold from there, and Sarah will help guide the process.

Fit matters enormously in therapy. The research consistently shows that the quality of the relationship between client and therapist is one of the strongest predictors of good outcomes. If past therapy felt like a mismatch, it may simply mean that the approach or the relationship was not the right one for you. A consultation call is a low-stakes way to get a feel for whether working with Sarah makes sense for where you are right now.

For the most current information about fees and insurance, please visit the Fees section of this website or reach out directly at 657-217-7641. In addition to cash payments, many clients use out-of-network benefits or health savings accounts to offset the cost of therapy.

Yes. What you share in sessions stays between us, with a few specific legal and ethical exceptions that Sarah will walk you through at the start of your work together. Knowing that what you say stays in the room is part of what makes it possible to be honest and do real work.

The fact that you have been trying to handle it on your own is not a sign of strength alone. It is also a sign of how much you have been carrying without support. Therapy is not for people who cannot cope. It is for people who are tired of coping alone and are ready for something to actually change. You have already proven you can survive this. Therapy is about learning to thrive.

Yes. Sarah has worked in domestic violence programs and has extensive experience supporting survivors of trauma and intimate partner violence. This is work she takes seriously and approaches with care, skill, and deep respect for each person's pace and process.

It means that while we absolutely make space for what is hard and what you want to change, we also pay attention to what is already working in your life. You have real skills, real resilience, and real capacity, even if it is hard to see that right now. Building awareness of those strengths does not minimize the pain. It creates a more stable foundation from which to do the harder work.

Not at all. The body-based practices Sarah integrates, including breathwork, mindfulness, meditation, and body awareness, are always offered as options, never requirements. If they appeal to you, they can become a meaningful part of your work together. If they do not feel right for you, that is completely fine. The work adapts to you, not the other way around.