Sarah Kraft

My communication style

I empathize, validate, and normalize to create a safe space for you to share. I am gentle, but I can also be transparent, direct, and tough if that's what's needed to challenge symptoms. I also incorporate humor where appropriate because I find that to be a good coping strategy for many people, and a way to support client comfort.

My journey to mental healthcare

I graduated from UM Social Work in 2001. Shortly thereafter, I began working as a therapist on child abuse and neglect cases. Before group practice, I worked for 10 years with adults in community mental health where I helped people facing a severe level of symptoms.I find it rewarding watching my clients overcome.I stand in awe of their achievement

My goals for you

I'm an assistant in your recovery process. Our work together is collaborative; we will explore what your goals are and how to support you in achieving them. We will check in regularly about your progress, and adjust goals along the way as you grow, change, and overcome.

Our first session

In the first session, I focus on getting to know you, gathering information, exploring, and understanding what you are looking for help with. So long as there's time, I'll share my understanding and beginning impressions with you and begin to discuss what approaches or ways of working on your concerns may be most helpful.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian