Sarah Panzer, lmSW
Meet Sarah!
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Meet Sarah!
As a trauma-informed, strengths-based therapist, I don’t believe in pathologizing or labeling clients. You aren’t broken or bad; rather, you may have learned to protect and care for yourself in ways that no longer serve you. Therapy can help shed light on these patterns, and with awareness comes choice – once we’re able to identify and understand our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, we can begin to transform them for the better. Together, you and I can uncover what lies at the root of your issues and explore new strategies for creating positive change.
I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship and family issues, and low self-esteem. I take an integrative, holistic approach to therapy, incorporating modalities such as EMDR, IFS, somatic therapies, and CBT, as well as elements of mindfulness, self-compassion, and attachment theory. Ultimately, however, I believe therapy should be a collaborative process, and we can work together to see how our sessions can best meet your unique needs.
Facing the past, unearthing negative beliefs, and embracing new mindsets can be a scary and overwhelming process, but you don’t have to go through it alone. My goal is to create a warm, compassionate space where you feel safe to practice self-exploration and embrace change. If you think we might be a good fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out and I’d be happy to discuss what our work together could look like.
- Masters in Social Work, New York University, Silver School of Social Work
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bates College
- New York State License: LMSW #117053
- Former Psychotherapist at Repose Psychotherapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certification, EMDRIA with Deany Laliotis
- Trauma Treatment Certification Training with Janina Fisher
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) Certification
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Training
- Mindfulness in Psychotherapy Training
- Internal Family Systems Training with Frank Anderson
- Somatic Experiencing Training with Peter Levine
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training
- Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Treatment with Stephen Porges & Deb Dana
- Breath-Body-Mind (BMM) Fundamentals Training
- 4-Day Intensive Workshop: Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for OCD by CBI