Sarah Lea
I became a therapist as a second career. In my first career, I worked in marketing and analytics. I graduated with a BA in Advertising with a minor in Marketing. After working in the advertising, research, and business, I went back to school to get my Masters in Counseling.
I have experience working with eating disorders, athletes, anxiety, depression, divorce, conflict, life stressors and life transitions.
I have experience working with eating disorders, athletes, anxiety, depression, divorce, conflict, life stressors and life transitions. I was a competitive runner about 10+ years ago which helps me understand athletes.
First session
In the first session, I like to get to know my clients. In order to do the meaningful therapeutic work, clients need to feel safe, secure, and heard.
Strengths
I am empathic, compassionate and have a heart for helping people. I have a good balance of challenging clients and showing grace. In session. I strive to have clients feels comfortable sharing their authentic feelings and thoughts.
Ideal clients
I like to help people find healing by helping them utilize coping skills, understand their emotions, and understand the thoughts that are underneath the emotions. My ideal client is someone who is motivated to examine their thoughts and emotions to strive toward a better understanding of themselves. If you think I would be a good fit, and you do not see any times that work with your schedule, please call or text me at 720-316-9624.
Origin story
I went on a trip to Ethiopia to volunteer at an AIDS clinic. On the trip, I realized that I loved talking to people about their emotions to make them feel seen and heard. While working in marketing was a good experience, I was more interested in how people thought to help the person process the information, rather than to sell a prpoduct.
Ongoing work together
I create measurable goals with clients and I like clients to see that we are working toward a goal. I want my clients to see that therapy has a beginning and an end.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use a variety of approaches such as client centered, cbt, and dbt. I approach each client with a non judgmental stance and aim to help each person find hope and healing.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I have found that people are most at peace when they are living within their values. I strive to help people connect with their values.
Location
Virtual sessions