Sara Salem

My communication style

I focus on relational attunement - it's important to me that clients feel seen, heard, and accepted. I have a gentle approach and listen carefully to confirm understanding. I will often ask clients to view things from another perspective (cognitive reframing) versus sharing my interpretation of events. After all, this is YOUR therapy!

My journey to mental healthcare

I spent over 20 years in the corporate world and returned to get my masters in social work as I sought a change in what value I provided the world at large. With that said, I bring a wealth of experience in life from wearing many hats: spouse, mom, friend, sister, daughter, employee, helper, and volunteer.

My goals for you

From the first or second session, we will identify goals that you would like to work on in therapy. Part of my job is to create a treatment plan which is a type of road map to help you accomplish the goals you have in mind. We'll check in on progress regularly and make changes where necessary.

Our first session

In our first session, I will first share a little bit about my approach to practice and what you can expect through therapy. We'll also cover what your goals are for therapy. I will gather information about what your day to day looks like. We'll wrap up by setting the stage for the next session and getting it on the schedule.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian