Grief and Trauma Therapy in Alaska and California
You’re barely holding it together, and it’s getting harder everyday.
Your brain keeps replaying the details. Your body feels unfamiliar.
Why is it so hard to talk to people?
You go from sad, to mad and then numb over and over. The loop is starting to feel unbearable.
Did any of that really happen? Is this really my life?
You don’t have to stay stuck in this loop.
Hi, I’m Sarah.
If you are navigating the unrelenting realities of grief or looking for some sense of normalcy after a traumatic experience, I’m glad you found your way here.
I offer individual weekly therapy as well as specialized Grief and Birth Trauma Intensives for clients who want focused, short term therapeutic support following a devastating loss or a difficult or traumatic birth experience. I am licensed in Alaska and California and provide therapy online throughout both states.
If you are looking for a therapist with life experience who has the ability to be fully present with you during life’s hardest moments, you are in the right place. Grief and trauma can leave you feeling vulnerable and isolated. Finding the right support can make all the difference.
Want to know if we might be a good fit? Learn more about me and what our time together might look like.
YOU ARE READY FOR SOMETHING TO FEEL DIFFERENT.
It’s time to move beyond just surviving each day.
You aren’t lacking in skills or your ability to think through things. My clients typically come to therapy when they are ready to feel something different; often it’s relief, connection, or empowerment. My client’s describe themselves as self aware, intellectually aware of what is happening, but finding it difficult to know where to go from here.
We figure that out together.
Areas I’ll be best at supporting you.
Grief can present throughout our lives in so many ways. I have specific training and experience supporting those who have experienced a traumatic loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, child loss, or death of a loved one. Learn more about the The Grief Therapy Intensive and see if this might be a good fit for you.
Whether you have experienced a birth trauma, a traumatic loss, or an experience that has left you feeling helpless and out of control of your body, this is a safe space for you to address all that has happened and begin healing from your experience. Learn more about The Birth Trauma Intensive and see if this might be a good fit for you.
04 RELATIONAL TRAUMA OR LOSS
When the person you’re grieving has not died, but the loss is real. Some examples of this could be estrangement, divorce, the end of a relationship, emotionally distant parents, a loved one with an addiction, or a loved one with dementia, etc.
I am a certified Perinatal Mental Health provider and offer therapy to birthing and non-birthing partners who are experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety and unexpected challenges in pregnancy or postpartum.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The short answer here is yes, absolutely. Studies have shown that telehealth is just as effective as in person therapy and often preferred by many clients for the flexibility it provides. That being said, it really depends on your preference and comfort level.
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There are definitely some situations that are more appropriate for in person therapy. If I am concerned for your safety, your privacy or my ability to meet your needs, we will discuss additional care options and resources.
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There is absolutely flexibility in therapy. Your needs, goals and what works changes regularly. We want to work with that change and be sure that you and your needs are the central focus and not a specific therapeutic approach.
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First of all, I am sorry if this has been the case. I do unfortunately hear it often and we work through that in our own sessions together. It takes a lot to try again with a new therapist. I believe the relationship and connection you and I have in our sessions is the most important thing, so we check-in frequently to make sure you are feeling understood and sessions are aligning with what you want from therapy.
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I usually recommend that you schedule at least three consultation calls with different therapists before deciding what feels like the right fit for you. Once you meet with a few people, it starts to become clear who feels right. Beyond who feels like a good fit, choosing a therapist who has experience and training in the area you are seeking support is also so important. This saves time, protects you and sets you up for a much better experience and outcome in therapy.
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This is a great question and very understandable. You will never be forced to do anything you are not ready for in therapy. There is so much more to therapy than verbal processing. Sometimes we focus on safety and grounding or somatic (in your body) processing and sometimes EMDR is the best fit, which requires no verbal processing at all. No one thing is right for everyone and we always go at the pace that you feel ready for.
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The majority of my clinical and personal experience is directly working with individuals in grief and who have gone through traumatic experiences. I also have extensive training and education in these areas because this is the work I want to be doing and I want to show up for you in the best possible way.
Ready to get started?
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Click the button below to choose a day and time for a free, no-obligation consultation. During this 20 min chat you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you have and see if I am the right person for you.
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We will have a dedicated space to meet virtually through a secure video platform each week. We will get to know each other, address what has brought you here at this particular point in your life and create the needed space for processing or healing. Sometimes therapy is a lot of work and we get very real and other times we just need to laugh and breathe together. It’s a process, and I’m here for it all.
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Therapy can make a huge difference in how you connect with yourself and the people around you. If you’re ready for life to feel more manageable, for relationships to be more fulfilling and to not feel like you are stuck in the hellish reruns of the grief and trauma you have endured, lets spend some time together.
