Sarah (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist in good standing with the OCSWSSW (reg# 857516). She provides psychotherapy for individual adults, children aged 5 and up, youth, and parents.
Sarah brings a warm, grounded, and collaborative approach to her work, creating a safe and supportive space for clients of all ages. Sarah specializes in supporting children, teens, and adults as they navigate challenges related to anxiety, ADHD, trauma, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships.
She is passionate about helping families strengthen communication, build resilience, and foster healthy connections. Her therapeutic style is client-centered and integrative, drawing from evidence-based modalities to meet the unique needs of each individual and family.
With a strong foundation in evidence-based practices, Sarah integrates strength-based, structured, and clinically proven approaches to tailor each session to the unique needs and goals of her clients. Her work is guided by a deep commitment to creating a therapeutic space that feels safe, empowering, and meaningful—where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and move toward personal growth.
Outside of her clinical work, Sarah enjoys spending time in nature (especially hiking with her dog!) and getting lost in fantasy novels. Her love for storytelling and the outdoors often inspires her therapeutic style, bringing creativity and mindfulness into the room.
Fee Information:
Individual therapy is $150 per hour, including services for youth. Taxes do not apply to clinical services provided by a Registered Social Worker (RSW). Our clinic offers direct billing for all insurance companies except Sun Life. The majority of insurance providers do cover clinical services offered by an RSW; however, coverage and reimbursement amounts can vary. We recommend confirming your coverage directly with your insurance provider if you wish to verify eligibility and benefit details.
Professional & Clinical Experience:
Sarah currently works at Kids Help Phone, where she provides crisis intervention and therapeutic support to children and teens experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, family dynamics, and social pressures. Her work in this fast-paced environment has sharpened her ability to deliver compassionate, trauma-informed care in high-stakes situations, helping young people feel heard, validated, and supported during moments of acute distress.
In addition to her crisis work, Sarah has provided psychotherapy in community-based agencies and private practice, where she has supported individuals and families dealing with complex issues such as substance use, trauma recovery, family violence, and emotional regulation. Her clinical approach is rooted in evidence-based modalities, including solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and strengths-based interventions. She is skilled at helping clients manage immediate concerns while fostering long-term emotional resilience and personal growth.
Sarah’s therapeutic style is collaborative and client-centered, with a strong emphasis on tailoring treatment to each individual’s unique goals and lived experience. She is passionate about creating a safe and empowering space where clients can explore their challenges, build coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change.
Specialization & Clinical Focus:
Sarah specializes in providing psychotherapy to children (ages 5+), youth, adults, and parents, with a strong emphasis on child and family therapy. Her areas of focus include, but are not limited to:
- Child and Youth Therapy: Sarah supports children and adolescents in developing emotional regulation, coping skills, and resilience. She works with young clients experiencing anxiety, behavioral challenges, school-related stress, peer difficulties, and identity development. Therapy may be conducted individually with the child or youth, and when appropriate, in collaboration with parents or caregivers to ensure a holistic and supportive approach.
- Parent Support & Coaching: Sarah provides guidance and therapeutic support to parents navigating the complexities of raising children and teens. This includes managing behavioral concerns, improving communication, understanding developmental needs, and fostering stronger parent-child relationships. Her approach empowers parents with practical tools and emotional insight to support their child’s growth and well-being.
- Support for Neurodivergent Individuals: Including those with ADHD, autism, and other neurodevelopmental differences. Sarah offers identity-affirming care that addresses executive functioning, emotional regulation, and navigating systems that may not be designed with neurodiversity in mind.
- Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Concerns: Helping clients manage mild-to-moderate mental health challenges through evidence-based strategies that promote resilience and emotional well-being.
- Interpersonal and Romantic Relationship Difficulties: Addressing negative attachment patterns, communication issues, and maladaptive behaviors that impact connection and intimacy.
- Gender- and Trans-Affirming Care: Providing inclusive and affirming support for LGBTQIA+ individuals, including sex-positive approaches to sexuality and identity exploration.
- Women’s Issues: Supporting women in navigating societal expectations, body image concerns, gender-related stressors, career and personal life balance, and self-esteem.
- Trauma-Responsive Care: Addressing attachment injuries, relational trauma, and family-of-origin challenges that affect emotional health and interpersonal functioning.
- Academic Pressure and Life Transitions: Assisting university and college students with stress management, career decisions, and navigating significant life changes during the transition to adulthood.
Education & Training:
Sarah (she/her) is a clinically trained Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, with formal education in social work from Carleton University. Her academic background provided a strong foundation in evidence-based clinical practice, trauma-informed care, and client-centered approaches, preparing her to work effectively with individuals and families across diverse backgrounds and needs.
Sarah is trained in a range of evidence-based and developmentally informed modalities, allowing her to offer a flexible and personalized approach to therapy. Her integrative style supports emotional regulation, psychological flexibility, and meaningful change across the lifespan. Her clinical training includes:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Play-Based Techniques
- Sensory-Informed Strategies
- Mind-Body Practices (e.g., mindfulness, somatic awareness)
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Sarah weaves these approaches together to meet clients where they are—whether supporting children, youth, or adults.
Clinical Supervision:
Sarah is supervised by Bruno Jung-Millen, MSW, RSW (OCSWSSW 837354), ensuring high-quality, ethical care for all of her clients through ongoing support and guidance. She also participates in regular group consultations within our clinic to further enhance her clinical insight and collaborative practice.
