Sarah Dionne

Spirituality does not mean religion, it is actually the way we feel about ourselves and our lives. Do you feel loved as you are? Do you feel safe in your daily life, or does it feel like God has it out for you? Do you fear death? Are you grieving a loss that seems too much to bear? Do you question why you have experienced trauma? These questions are the essence of spirituality and with guidance, you can heal even unanswerable questions to uplift and embrace your life.

Women's issues expand through the life starting in adolescents and into the later years of life. These issues include sexuality, body image, cultural pressures, sexual violence, fertility, motherhood, choosing not to have children, step-motherhood, and more.

Aging is difficult in a culture that tries to reverse it or ignore it. Yet, it still will happen no matter what. Issues of aging are far reaching. They include coping with physical changes and limitations, multiple losses and complex grief, loss of independence, loneliness and isolation, medical problems, financial stress, overwhelm and more.

Holistic therapy is bringing the mind-body-spirit into therapy to create a larger picture of the problem, how is it affecting you, and utilizing many different interventions that can support your healing. Interventions can include mindfulness practices, journaling, exploring resources beyond therapy (meditation groups, yoga classes, equine therapy, etc), and more.

Couples therapy is helpful even when a partnership is not at "the end of the line", rather we can seek it early on to nip issues in the bud. Couples therapy includes three entities, the two partners and the relationship in the middle. The third entity, the relationship, needs nurturing and compassion, while also honoring each partner's unique needs. We address significant issues from communication to infidelity using this method to restore balance and harmony.

DBT is a transformative method founded on the teachings of Zen Buddhism. DBT focuses on mindfulness, managing distress without over-reaction, soothing emotions, effectively managing relationships, and acceptance of self and situations. This therapy can include hands-on techniques such as workbooks, journaling, reminder cards, and more depending on a client's preferences and needs. It can also be meditative with more focus on daily mindfulness practices and introspection.