Sara Forrest

Are you feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Maybe anxiety or OCD is keeping you from living your life in the way that you would most enjoy. Or perhaps you are challenged by losses or life transitions which are difficult to face alone. Having a safe place to express your thoughts and feelings can make a difference.

I became a therapist after seeing the benefits of counseling and art therapy on both personal and professional levels. I’m a licensed professional counselor since 2011 and a board certified art therapist since 2022. I hold a Master’s degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Art Therapy. In addition to my degree, also have significant training in a variety of evidence based treatments, including ERP, CPT, Motivational Interviewing, CAMS and ACT.

My experiences with hospice patients and caregivers, seniors, people in addiction recovery, people in crisis, people struggling with anxiety, trauma, life transitions, cultural and social justice concerns, have inspired me to offer therapy in private practice. In my spare time, I love to cook, sing, hike, and make art.

I offer a warm, affirming style that gives clients a safe space to express emotions and thoughts. The foundation of my work is client centered, trauma informed and attachment informed. Additional approaches may be used depending on the needs of my client. These may include practices such as mindfulness, art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, ACT values work, or exposure with response prevention.

Clients can expect to feel safe and emotionally validated, with compassionate acceptance of who they are and how they are. They can also expect to be encouraged to learn more about the connections between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and empowered to take small steps toward self care and meaningful action.