Compassionate Therapy for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults in Wisconsin
Find freedom from worry and self-doubt, find your courage, and feel more in control of your life.
Hey, I'm Sara!
Helping kids, teens, and young adults feel understood, supported, and capable of change
Whether you’re a parent worried about your child or a young person feeling stuck, I know how overwhelming it can be to face anxiety, OCD, or depression alone.
My approach combines evidence-based therapy with genuine compassion — creating a safe, supportive space where you can better understand what’s happening, learn practical tools to manage challenges, and start feeling more confident and connected. Together, we’ll work toward lasting change and a renewed sense of hope.
My Approach
Therapy rooted in compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based care
Therapy works best when it’s a team effort. By combining compassionate, evidence-based care with open collaboration among families, schools, and community supports, we can create meaningful and lasting change. My goal is to empower each child, teen, or young adult—and the people who care about them—to build stronger relationships, learn effective coping skills, and feel more confident navigating life’s challenges together.
I blend the warmth of human connection with the structure of proven therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). These approaches help you better understand your thoughts, regulate emotions, and face fears in a safe, supportive environment. Collaboration is central to my work, ensuring that growth continues beyond the therapy room and strengthens both individual well-being and family connection.
My Values
Compassion
Creating a safe, supportive space where kids, teens, young adults, and families feel heard and understood.
Collaboration
By teaming up with families and communities, we make progress that lasts.
Evidence-Based Care
Using proven methods like CBT, DBT, and ERP to teach practical tools that truly help.
Empowerment & Growth
Helping young people and families build confidence, resilience, and lasting skills to thrive.
Therapy with me may be right for you if…
You're a parent feeling overwhelmed with knowing how to respond to kiddos emotional challenges and behaviors.
You're a teenager struggling with managing social pressures, depressed mood, and increased anxiety.
You're a child or teenager having difficulty knowing what tools to use in moments of distress.
You're a 20-something year old balancing anxiety, perfectionism, and relationships alongside life's daily stressors.
You're feeling so overwhelmed, confused, or scared with obsessions and compulsions that interfere with the ability to function on a day to day basis
How I Can Help
Licensure
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of WI
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in psychology and an at risk child and youth care minor at UW-Lacrosse
Masters degree in clinical mental health counseling at UW-Whitewater
8 years of experience working in higher levels of care (inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs) specializing in depression, anxiety, and OCD
There’s a path forward.
Reach out today to learn how therapy can help you, your child, or teen build confidence, calm, and emotional resilience.