Sarah Siders

On paper, your life is going well. You’re capable, driven, and relied on by everyone around you. And yet something in you is tired, restless, and asking for more. It’s the anxiety that never fully switches off, a decision you feel paralyzed trying to make, and a growing sense you’ve outgrown the version of yourself everyone expects. I know that feeling too.

I’m Sarah Siders, a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of experience, and a mental health therapist in central Kansas. I work with high-achieving women and their families who are ready to stop managing symptoms and start understanding what those symptoms are trying to say. Anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and career or identity transitions are not character flaws. They are information, and they are usually connected to something in your body, your history, or your relationships that deserves attention.

My work is relaxed, conversational, humorous and integrative. We will focus on the overlap between the mind, the body and soul, healing as a system rather than separate problems. I draw on attachment theory, somatic and nervous-system approaches, and parts-based work (Internal Family Systems) to help you understand why you react the way you do. Then together we work to change the pattern and activate the life you really want, rather than just talking endlessly about your problem.

My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I’ll challenge you gently, offer practical solutions that actually work for you and promise not to sound like a robot.

Your first session is a conversation about what you’re facing and what you’d like to change. I’ll listen, ask questions, and share my initial thoughts on how we can work together. Sessions are 55 minutes and available by telehealth in Kansas or in-person if you're in the Manhattan, KS area. We'll make sure your coverage is verified before we begin through Headway. You’ll leave with a clear sense of next steps. I have openings in the next two weeks, and I’d welcome the chance to work with you.