Sara Puma

Hello! My name is Sara, a licensed therapist and school mental health professional with 25 years of experience in schools dedicated to helping teens, adults, and families find their footing through life's ups and downs. I hold a Master of Science (M.S.) degree and bring a deep background in school-based mental health and community support. Whether you are a teenager facing academic and social pressures, an adult navigating a stressful life transition, or someone looking to weave spiritual values into your healing through specialized biblical counseling, I am here to provide a safe, trauma-sensitive space where you can build genuine resilience.

My approach to therapy is grounded in warmth, empathy, and practical, trauma-sensitive strategies that meet you exactly where you are. I work from a systems-level and family-engagement lens, recognizing that our environments, schools, workplaces, and families deeply impact our mental well-being. My style is naturally collaborative and straightforward, blending this supportive, human connection with evidence-based practices tailored to your specific life stage and goals.

In our first session, you can expect a warm, trauma-sensitive, and safe environment where you will feel truly heard and supported without judgment. We will take the time to explore what brings you to therapy, look at the broader picture of your life, and discuss your personal goals. Together, we will collaborate on a practical roadmap and establish realistic, life-giving outcomes tailored to helping you grow and thrive.