Sarah Vanderzanden

My communication style

With me, therapy will be challenging, direct, and rewarding. As a systems therapist, I blend biological and environmental factors to address root causes. I passionately believe our environment significantly impacts our worldview. My goal is to challenge negative thoughts and aid you on a new healing journey.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was driven into this field after working with the US Army as a behavioral health officer, helping active duty and veterans with combat trauma, familial issues, and addiction. I have a passion for helping individuals succeed to their fullest potential.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting from a realist perspective. My job as a therapist is not to cure, but rather to challenge, initiate, and help you develop the skills needed to make a difference or change in your life.

Our first session

In your first session, we'll explore what brought you into therapy and decide on the most appropriate way to make progress. We'll focus on your background, including childhood, work, school, and relationships. I'll help you learn how to work against negative thoughts and change feelings through CBT or other therapeutic approaches.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian