Sarah Tippit
I hold compassion for those who struggle with OCD: The persistent, unwanted, unpleasant thoughts, the sometimes paralyzing anxiety, the compulsive actions, rituals, ruminations, avoidances meant to neutralize the thoughts. I also have an understanding of how often OCD can be misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and the shame and stigma sufferers sometimes feel. Most of my work involves helping people gain control over their OCD and process traumas including interpersonal abuse from friends, family and coworkers (sometimes related to OCD, unfortunately), adverse childhood experiences, and bullying -- past or present. I also work issues related to OCD, such as body dysmorphia, eating disorders that intersect with their OCD, emetophobia, generalized anxiety. I am currently licensed in Florida (MT 4081) and in California (MFC 103044) and accept telehealth clients through a secure HIPAA compliant video platform. In addition to OCD and anxiety treatment I provide support to people coping with self esteem issues, grief and loss, chronic illnesses and blood cancer.
I welcome neurodivergent people -- many of my clients are autistic or have tic disorders or ADHD diagnoses in addition to some of the other issues detailed above.
I welcome neurodivergent people -- many of my clients are autistic or have tic disorders or ADHD diagnoses in addition to some of the other issues detailed above.
First session
In my first session I try to determine a client's priorities for treatment and ask questions about symptoms, previous attempts to remedy the situation, and get to know the client a bit more in terms of general background questions.
Strengths
I also hold a graduate level certificate in clinical art therapy and am certified in integrative nutrition.
Ideal clients
I work with all adults including young adults, those in midlife and seniors struggling with OCD, emetophobia, generalized anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, major life changes, chronic illnesses including autoimmune diseases such as APS, lupus, sjogren's, and others, dementia, cancers, especially blood cancers, past trauma from bullying, abuse, narcissistic abuse, adverse childhood experiences, shame, low self esteem, complex PTSD
Treatment methods
Eclectic
I am an eclectic therapist trained in psychodynamic principles, CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, trauma focused modalities, and in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy for OCD. Depending on the client's need, I draw from these experiences.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 103044
- FloridaLicense MT4081