Standale Location
O-113 Lake Michigan Dr. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534

“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone.” – Lisa Olivera

Sarah recognizes that no one knows your story better than you do. Too often, we carry our struggles in silence, without a place to share openly and without judgment. Sarah is here to offer you that space, one created with empathy, trust, and deep human connection.

Sarah holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Central Michigan University (2024) and works from a person-centered and relational psychodynamic lens. In therapy, this means exploring how past experiences, especially those formed early in life, might be influencing your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors today. She believes that gaining insight into these patterns can create space for growth, healing, and meaningful change.

Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and paced to meet you where you are. Whether you’re ready to dive deep or just beginning to explore your inner world, Sarah strives to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported.

Sarah incorporates a range of therapeutic techniques and interventions to best support your unique needs. These may include Relational Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. 

Sarah has particular insight into the unique needs of individuals from blue-collar communities and is affirming of non-traditional relationship structures, including polyamory.

Sarah is particularly passionate about working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, personal growth, relationship and communication challenges, men's emotional health and identity work, the impact of divorce or separation, and sexual wellness concerns. 

Understanding that no two people heal the same way, Sarah welcomes your full, authentic self into the therapy room, whether that includes humor, swearing, tears, or sitting quietly together. She values building a therapeutic relationship that feels real, safe, and empowering.

If you're ready to begin or continue your healing journey, Sarah would be honored to support you.

Insurance Accepted:

Priority Health
BCBS
Aetna
Cigna
Limited sliding scale appointments available.