Sara’s CV

Summary:

Experienced therapist focusing on all aspects of holistic healing, encompassing the mind-body-spirit connection. Past experience includes working in both inpatient and acute settings, with a variety of diagnoses. Current focus primarily in working with women, healing from past trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and self-shaming behaviors. Advanced training in EMDR, ACT therapy, and Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy.

Professional Certifications:

  • The Basic Six Part System: A New Perspective in Working with Complex Trauma for Improved EMDR Processing September 2019

  • Advanced EMDR Training, Integrating Attachment and EMDR therapy, March 2019

  • EMDR Basic Training, June 2018

  • Sadhana Yoga School, 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training, November 2017

  • ACT II, by Steven C. Hayes, March 2016

  • Street Yoga Trauma Informed Yoga Training, September 2014

Education and Licensure:

LCSW #CSW.09924744 2017-Present
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO - MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
Specialization: Clinical Social Work

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY - BACHELOR OF ARTS COMMUNICATION
Minor: Psychology

Professional Experience:

BRAVE EMBODIMENT COUNSELING, LLC January 2018-May 2020
Contract Therapist

  • Provide individual psychotherapy for adults in a private practice setting.

  • Offer healing specializing in EMDR and Trauma Sensitive yoga therapy.

  • Aid individuals in exploring spiritually, and holistic healing.

  • Utilize strength based approaches to aid clients in stepping into their authentic selves.

EATING RECOVERY CENTER August 2015- December 2017
Behavioral Health Coordinator

  • Provided constant and comprehensive patient supervision and support.

  • Facilitated psycho-educational group and experiential groups, including yoga.

  • Provided coverage for primary therapists.

  • Enhanced patient motivation utilizing ACT based, and trauma informed treatment.

RENAISSANCE SOCIAL SERVICES INC April 2014-May 2015
Clinical Case Manager

  • Provided supportive services to clients including; psycho-social, health, financial, recreational, nutritional, and housing needs.

  • Conducted assessments on client functioning, especially as it relates to physical and mental health, substance abuse, and mental illness.

  • Implemented services utilizing harm reduction and motivational interviewing.