About Me and My Counseling Approach
Hello there! I am Sarah Haugh (LMHC). I am a Board Certified and Licensed Mental Health Clinical Counselor/Therapist who is highly trained and experienced in evidence-based therapy modalities.
My areas of expertise include helping women and teen girls who are struggling with Anxiety and Trauma related distress. I earned a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology in 2011 and have been practicing professional counseling/therapy full-time in many settings including outpatient/office-based, school-based, and in-home.
I have fifteen years of experience in this great profession and I love it more and more each day!
I am also a self-proclaimed "empath", married with two children and a blind rescue mixed-breed pup and love the beach, hikes, good food and restaurants with good/cozy vibes (the lighting matters)!
First and foremost, I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your healing. In our work, my mission is to empower you by drawing on your innate strengths and guiding you towards your wisdom. This can be a liberating and healing experience and provide the foundation for the repair of deep inner wounds you may have not known existed but may be fueling your distress. I place high value on understanding your distress from an ecological perspective that incorporates larger system involvement. For example, might you have been oppressed, neglected or harmed by societal, educational, or family systems throughout your life, and is this contributing to your emotional distress? In our work, you will be able to work through and understand how these past experiences have affected you so you are no longer triggered by "blind spots" and can feel more at peace and confident in the world and in your relationships.
In addition to being certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), I have obtained advanced trainings in cutting-edge therapy modalities for trauma and anxiety disorders. I implement a variety of evidence-based clinical and therapeutic modalities (such as CPT and CBT) specifically targeting anxiety and trauma disorders. I also provide Holistic and Body Based approaches such as EMDR and Applied Polyvagal Theory). I am also certified as a Clinical Nutrition and Mental Health Specialist. By integrating both Eastern and Western clinical modalities I provide a holistic and individualized healing experience that can better enable lasting transformation. I tailor my approach based on your unique strengths, needs and goals as well as your personal style and which modalities feel right for you. You can view my comprehensive list below.
I am very honored that you are considering me and I would love to connect with you to help you determine your goals and take this brave step in your journey. When we work together, hope can blossom and old patterns that are not working for you can be replaced with positive ones, leading to joy, serenity and the sense of safety you deserve.
In addition to being certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), I have obtained advanced trainings in cutting-edge therapy modalities for trauma and anxiety disorders. I implement a variety of evidence-based clinical and therapeutic modalities (such as CPT and CBT) specifically targeting anxiety and trauma disorders. I also provide Holistic and Body Based approaches such as EMDR and Applied Polyvagal Theory). I am also certified as a Clinical Nutrition and Mental Health Specialist. By integrating both Eastern and Western clinical modalities I provide a holistic and individualized healing experience that can better enable lasting transformation. I tailor my approach based on your unique strengths, needs and goals as well as your personal style and which modalities feel right for you. You can view my comprehensive list below.
I am very honored that you are considering me and I would love to connect with you to help you determine your goals and take this brave step in your journey. When we work together, hope can blossom and old patterns that are not working for you can be replaced with positive ones, leading to joy, serenity and the sense of safety you deserve.
My Advantages
We can draw from various modalities to fit your or your teens unique needs. Below you will find a start to this individualized pairing to best support your journey toward growth and healing.
Therapeutic Modalities (from which I pull) for Trauma Associated Disorders in Women:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Somatic Psychotherapy and Applied Polyvagal Theory
Therapeutic Modalities (from which I pull) for Trauma Associated Disorders in Teens:
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Attachment and Regulation Competency (ARC)
Integrative Treatment for Complex Trauma (ITCT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A)
Somatic Psychotherapy and Applied Polyvagal Theory
Modalities for Anxiety Disorders in Women and Teens: (including Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias (such as fear of vomiting or spiders), Agoraphobia, Generalized Anxiety, School Avoidance and Panic Disorder):
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Somatic Psychotherapy and Applied Polyvagal Theory
...“Since day one, she’s already had everything she needs within herself. It’s the world that convinced her she did not” ...
–Rupi Kaur