Sarah Koerner (she/her)

I have worked with many clients experiencing depression and depressive symptoms. Some methods I have used to help clients feel better are helping build self esteem, engaging with community, feeling better in their bodies. Clinically I have completed trainings in, and utilize interventions from, CBT, DBT, solution-focused, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing.

I have worked with many clients experiencing a wide-range of anxiety symptoms. This includes social anxiety, PTSD, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, as well as stress/worry caused by life transitions. How I work with clients depends on how their anxiety presents, but often it includes finding ways to tolerate being in their bodies, mindfulness to help stay in the present instead of worrying about the future, and increasing joy in their lives.

I have specialized in working with clients who have experienced/are experiencing trauma. My therapy approach across the board is trauma-informed and empowerment focused. My most frequent treatment approach for PTSD and CPTSD is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR).

I am a EMDR-certified therapist and have completed over 50 hours of clinical training. I complete regular continuing education courses to keep my training current and have treated many clients using this method.

I have completed countless trainings in using CBT as an overall model, as well as, CBT interventions for use with specific populations (e.g. social anxiety, depression, insomnia, older adults...). Though I prefer the flexibility of using the best interventions from many different therapy methods, CBT has often been a core component in working with my clients.

I have been using Mindfulness-based therapy since the beginning of my career and have completed many trainings over the years.

My passion for geropsychology and working with older adults began in graduate school and I have worked with many older adults and their families helping with life transitions, stress related to chronic medical issues, and the isolation that sometimes occurs as we get older. I have worked with older clients both in assisted living environments and in the community.