Hiawatha Sanford

My communication style

I try to create an environment that feels safe for clients to share their thoughts and feelings. I also try to create an environment where clients feel heard and respected. I also try to create an environment of trust.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always been interested in helping people, but learned early in my social work career that people need understanding and compassion. I decided to pursue furthering my education and clinical work in hopes of being a part of the journey to helping them become a better version of themselves.

My goals for you

I believe it is very important to decide, along with your clients, their goals for therapy. I have found that clients respond better to achieving goals when they have been instrumental in setting those goals.

Our first session

Clients should expect to be made to feel comfortable and be allowed to express their reasons for seeking therapy. Also, they should expect to begin to build a therapeutic relationship with me.

I identify as...

• Female
• Black or African American
• Christian