202-870-2480
sarah@virginiapsychotherapy.com
Sarah’s practice is informed by Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, and mentalization-based treatment. She sees each child and family as having important and individual needs and is passionate about developing treatment plans that are specifically tailored towards each client’s needs and based on evidence based practices.
Having received a graduate certificate in neurodevelopmental disabilities from the Children’s National Hospital Center, Sarah is well versed in the needs of children and adolescents with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Sarah is currently participating in advanced training with Postpartum Support International in order to support women and their families struggling with perinatal mood disorders and birth related mental health struggles.
Before receiving her graduate degree in social work, Sarah was a teacher working with children and parents for over 20 years. During her years as a teacher, she specialized in Early Childhood, family well-being, and teacher mentor and trainer.
TREATMENT SPECIALTIES
Behavioral issues
Anxiety issues
Depression and other mood disorders
Neurodevelopmental disabilities (ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Family issues
Trauma and grief
Stress and Adjustment
Parenting issues (parent training and support)
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
Grief and Trauma certification (Wendt Center)
Child Centered Play Therapy (National Institute for Enhancement of Relationships)
Cognitive behavioralTherapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Leadership in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (Children’s National Hospital, Washington, DC)
LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Licensed Graduate Social Worker in the Commonwealth of the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland.
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
Master of Art in Education, and Languages, Strasbourg, France
LANGUAGES
French and English
