Sarah is a life long advocate of social justice, human dignity, self-determination, and the importance of human relationships.  Raised by a single-mother who faced great adversity as she raised two kids, pursued higher education, navigated the complexities of gender and heterosexism, and dealt with mental and physical health challenges, Sarah was exposed to not only the hardships of life but also the resiliency of the human spirit and the importance of showing kindness and compassion to others.  

Sarah completed her Bachelors of Social Work with a Minor in Women's Studies from The University of Kansas in 2003 and her Masters of Social Work from The University of Kansas in 2008.  She has practiced in the Kansas City Metropolitan area for nearly 20 years; providing services in domestic violence shelters, hospitals, community mental health, substance use treatment, and psychiatric hospitals.  Sarah has always been passionate about women's issues and serving adults in our community.

In 2017 Sarah was introduced to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, a treatment which was developed to target individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder at high risk for self-harm and suicidal behaviors.  This evidence-based treatment is also effective at improving emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness for individuals struggling with many other problems including substance use, eating disorders, trauma, and many other disorders associated with emotional regulation difficulties. Sarah is also competent in many other therapeutic modalities, treatment is tailored to the needs of the individual.

Sarah has lived in the KC Metro since 2005 and enjoys spending time taking city adventures with her two kids, camping, diy projects, singing, and spending time relaxing with her two cats.