Dr. Sarah Waterman

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an MSW from the University of Michigan and a Doctorate in Education from Baylor University. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, teens, and families, using a warm, collaborative, and strengths-based approach. My extensive background in inpatient psychiatry allows me to support clients with a wide range of mental health needs. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood and empowered to grow.

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in creating a safe, supportive space for meaningful growth. I primarily use a psychodynamic framework, helping clients explore patterns, emotions, and experiences that shape their current challenges. My work is rooted in trauma-informed care, ensuring that clients feel empowered, respected, and in control throughout the therapeutic process. I also take a person-centered approach, tailoring each session to the individual’s needs, strengths, and goals. Together, we work to build insight, resilience, and lasting change.

In our first session, clients can expect a warm, calm, and supportive environment where they can share their story at a pace that feels comfortable. I focus on understanding a client’s needs, experiences, and goals while beginning to build a strong therapeutic relationship. Using a psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach, I help clients explore what brought them to therapy and identify the areas they’d like to focus on moving forward. A key part of the first session is establishing rapport and trust so clients feel safe and supported as we continue working together.