Online therapy based in Waukesha, Wisconsin and serving all of Wisconsin
Find peace
Redefine who you are
Live a life worth living
Therapy specializing in emotion overwhelm and substance abuse therapy for adult men and women.
I’m Sarah.
There isn’t a story that has pushed me away.
Change can feel scary, and learning to sit with difficult emotions can be frustrating. In therapy, we work on both: building practical skills to help you respond differently, while also learning how to accept and understand what you’re experiencing right now. I believe both validation and gentle challenge are essential for lasting growth.
Above all, my goal is to help you move toward greater peace, stability, and a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.
Life continues to move forward while you are living the same day over and over
You notice emotions can influence your behavior, your thoughts, and reactions. You want people in your life who can accept you, but history has shown that they can also hurt you so quickly. Living for the moment feels great, until you are left with regret the next day. You wonder if you are thriving or if you are just getting by.
You never get in trouble with using substances. Your health is good, and you don’t sneak around. Maybe drinking a lot of coffee the next day is the only thing that helps to make sure you are up to help with the kids. If the groceries or laundry isn’t done, it is not the end of the world. You have time later to do it. It’s probably the signs of getting older and being busier. Or maybe there is something more going on.
Maybe you have noticed…
Having people around you makes you feel wanted, but you have thoughts of when they will find out who you really are.
Avoiding others and doom scrolling is easier, but you feel disconnected.
Trying to control everything feels manageable, until you aren’t able to sit and watch a show for 30 minutes.
You tell yourself, “I’ve earned it”.
You get more irritable now and you’ve been noticing you have been worried about more things lately.
You haven’t had a conversation that doesn’t end in an argument for a while.
You realize you said “I can’t believe I did that again”, for the nth time of the day.
I will walk with you. I will guide you.
Specializing in…
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Intense emotions have overwhelmed your life. They have influenced your behaviors, thoughts, and decisions. I can help you understand the reasons for the emotions, when to respect them, and help you make the changes you feel are needed to thrive.
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Together we will talk about concerns you and others have about any substance use. We will discuss the effects substances are having on your life and relationships.
We can explore reasons for using substances, discover ways to break the patterns of using, and build a life where you can be the genuine you.
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When emotions, thoughts, and behaviors play off of each other and take control of your daily life, it can be scary and feel like there is no way out. I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to learn how to balance change with acceptance, intention and reaction, and how to set boundaries while being flexible.
Explore with me
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Schedule your consultation.
A 15 minute consultation with me will help you determine if we are the right fit for each other. There is no pressure or commitment to schedule.
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Work together.
We will meet for our first session to discuss how living your life with your concerns has been like, and how you want your life to change during therapy. We will also create a plan to identify action steps to making lasting change.
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Experience lasting change.
Appreciate the life you have cultivated. Be able to finally feel comfortable making your own choices and appreciating you being you.
