An LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) is a licensed mental health professional who has completed advanced graduate education in social work, extensive supervised clinical experience, and passed state licensing requirements to practice independently. LISWs are qualified to diagnose and treat mental health conditions and provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Their training focuses on helping people navigate emotional challenges, relationships, trauma, and life transitions while supporting overall mental and behavioral well-being.

An LICDC (Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor) is a licensed professional who specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use and addiction-related disorders. LICDC clinicians have completed specialized education, supervised clinical experience, and state licensing requirements to provide independent counseling services. They help individuals understand the impact of addiction, develop healthier coping strategies, and build long-term recovery and stability in their lives.

Sarah works primarily with adults navigating trauma, addiction recovery, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, depression, and major life transitions. Her approach focuses on helping clients better understand their experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change.

Yes. Sarah has a special interest in supporting individuals who identify as neurodivergent, including those with ADHD, autism, or what she affectionately calls “neuro-sparkly” minds. As someone who is also neurodivergent, Sarah understands that not all brains work the same way and creates a space where clients can feel understood without needing to mask who they truly are.

Sarah’s therapeutic style is down-to-earth, collaborative, and grounded in genuine human connection. She believes meaningful change happens when people feel safe, supported, and understood. Rather than pretending to have all the answers, she works alongside clients to explore their experiences and discover what healing and growth look like for them.

Yes. Sarah has extensive experience working with individuals in addiction and substance use recovery, including experience in residential treatment settings and ongoing recovery support. She understands how addiction, trauma, and life circumstances often intersect and works with clients to support long-term healing and stability.

Therapy can be helpful during many major life changes, including relationship changes, career transitions, loss, identity exploration, and periods of personal growth or uncertainty. Sarah works with clients to process these changes and build clarity, resilience, and confidence moving forward.

Your first session is an opportunity to get to know each other and talk about what brings you to therapy. Sarah will ask questions to better understand your experiences, goals, and challenges, while also answering any questions you may have. The goal is to create a comfortable starting point for the work you will do together.

Sarah has over 15 years of experience working in mental health and addiction treatment across residential programs, case management, private practice, and online counseling.

You can request an appointment by completing the Request An Appointment form on this page. A member of the Cornerstone Wellness Center team will contact you to answer any questions you may have, and to help schedule your first session.