Sarah Strader

Welcome! My journey into counseling began in Queens, New York, and later took me to Norwalk, Connecticut, where I pursued my passion for healing. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairfield University before relocating to New Jersey, where I obtained my license as an LPC.

My clinical experience is diverse. I have served adults, couples, children, and families at private practices in East Brunswick and Edison. Additionally, I have worked as a therapist in group home settings, supporting at-risk youth from Newark, Camden, and surrounding communities.

Growing up Catholic, faith and a focus on God have always been vital parts of my life. While my personal walk with Jesus has had different seasons—some years closer and more intentional than others—He has always remained my center. As I moved through my counseling career, my professional insights and personal experiences nurtured a deep passion for helping clients overcome life’s challenges. However, I realized that true healing and lasting transformation cannot happen through clinical tools alone. I came to understand that I could not truly help individuals rebuild their lives without anchoring our therapeutic work in faith, God, and the wisdom of a biblical perspective.

I am finally able to offer this deeply meaningful approach to clients through my private practice, Cornerstone Counseling. If you are looking to realign with your faith, I would be honored to help you walk through life with the hope, strength, and divine guidance that comes from centering your journey on God

I firmly believe that while feelings of depression, intense anger, overwhelming guilt, and profound shame can feel intensely real and deeply burdensome, these emotions are not aligned with God's intentions for our lives. Drawing upon the wisdom and promises contained within the Bible, I seek to encourage and reassure you of your inherent worth and potential. I wholeheartedly believe that you were created with the capacity to experience greater joy, to accomplish meaningful things, and to embody your most authentic selves in alignment with your faith.

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other in a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free space. I want to know what brings you to therapy and what you would like to get out of therapy so that we can plan for future sessions proactively and purposefully.