Therapy for you
Learn about you through self-acceptance, self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-care.
The Center for Self will work with you to embrace your most authentic self.
Guiding principles
Acceptance
Provide an environment of acceptance and understanding. I will work with you by providing care respectful of your unique needs.
Personalized
Therapy will be evidence-based and tailored to your specific needs.
Ally
I work every day at learning to become a better ally. Diversity is celebrated and welcomed. Ally to members of the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.
Listening
You are the expert on your own life and experience. I will listen to you.
Specializing in working with neurodivergent adults. Not here to treat neurodivergence, but to improve your mental health.
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Anxiety is a normal part of life, but when it interferes with your daily life therapy can help. Some approaches we can use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and/or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
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Depression can affect how you feel, think, sleep, eat, or take care of yourself. We will work together to fight depressive symptoms and find
hope.
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When you feel unsafe your body goes into fight-or-flight mode to try to survive the danger. Sometimes it feels like you are stuck in this response mode. We will work together to improve coping with the effects of trauma.
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Grief can be after the death of a loved one, a pet, or after a life change such as loss of work or relationship. We will work on self-compassion in a safe supportive and non-judgemental space. Learn about our approach to grief care
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Sarah Blader, MSW, LISW
Owner and Clinical Social Worker
She/Her/Hers
Hi, I’m Sarah.
I know that looking for a therapist can be stressful. Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to start? Maybe even afraid of what to expect. I want to assure you that you are not alone. I have been there myself, it does get easier.
I work with autistic adults and/or ADHDers, or those that suspect they are neurodivergent. My clients often struggle with anxiety, shame, guilt, emotional regulation, trauma, and/or depression. I strive to learn every day about your specific needs so we can address what is getting in your way of living your best life.
I have a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Iowa State University. Before I became a clinical social worker, I worked as a medical social worker in the home, outpatient, and hospital settings. I have further training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Grief Educator Certification.
I am a hetero, white, Gen X, neurodivergent, cis woman. I recognize that my identities and your identities are part of our lived experience. I continue to work on how my identities affect my clients and welcome conversations about identity in our sessions.
