About Sarah

Sarah (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor™ at Seven Corners Psychotherapy.

First and foremost, Sarah believes that children strive to do the best for themselves and others, yet sometimes get lost along the way. Children get confused by the complications and events of living life and the hard work of growing up. Sarah passionately believes every child has the potential to grow and heal when they feel understood and encouraged. Sarah’s work with children involves meeting children where they are developmentally using an evidence-based approach called play therapy. However, it is important to note that in play therapy, children are not “just playing.” Toys are children’s words and play is their language. Sarah first fosters a healing relationship with children through heartfelt empathy, authenticity, and compassion. Through this relationship with Sarah, children can then explore and process their challenges and successes in the way that is most natural to them—play. She also works collaboratively with caregivers to build their skills and knowledge to more successfully parent the child in front of them in a way that feels safe and nonjudgmental. Her work with caregivers involves walking alongside them and their child as they move towards a more connected, attuned, and joyful relationship. Sarah’s goal in working with clients is that children will feel seen, heard, and understood during their sessions; caregivers will feel able to be present and intentional in their parenting through their partnership with Sarah; and ultimately the child will feel more confident, balanced, and able to be their true self.

In addition to providing therapy, Sarah provides clinical supervision for individuals working towards their license as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Play Therapy Supervision/Consultation for those working towards their Registered Play Therapist™ credential. She also enjoys providing training and continuing education to counselors and play therapists. Sarah currently serves as the President of the Virginia Association for Play Therapy.

Experience & Expertise

Sarah has a Master’s of Science in Counseling and Human Development and over a decade of experience providing therapy to children, teens, and their families with a variety of backgrounds and presenting concerns. Her expertise includes using creative, developmentally appropriate,

and evidence-based therapy approaches like Child Centered Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, Expressive Arts, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Sandtray to

help clients express themselves and work through challenges. Sarah also has extensive training in polyvagal theory in therapy, therapeutic parenting, neurodivergence affirming therapy, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy. She always works to learn and grow her skills as a therapist and

person in support of her clients and their growth and healing.

Sarah also provides clinical and play therapy supervision/ consultation. She enjoys providing professional development and public speaking regarding play therapy, children’s development, and mental health. Sarah is deeply committed to serving children and the power of play therapy and holds a strong desire to expand access through training and supervision of the next generation of play therapists and professional counselors. Sarah is also passionate about social justice and its importance in the systems that support mental health.

Current Availability

Sarah is currently accepting new clients. Sarah is currently seeing children in-person and in-person or virtually, depending on the needs of the client, for teens and older. For more information, please reach out using the information above.