Meet Sarah
Autism and ADHD Therapy in Santa Monica, CA
The first time you meet a therapist can be nerve wracking — You may be thinking…
“How do I even explain what’s going on with me or my family?”
“Will they actually understand me? Can I be myself here?”
You may have had disappointing therapy experiences in the past. You mostly talked in therapy, but maybe were not given any concrete skills that actually helped you long term. Or maybe you were given skills, but no practical advice on how they would work in every day life.
I believe that each new experience we have can make a difference in our point of view. We might learn that healing is possible, but to learn anything new, we must first take a risk and try again. I want to make sure you feel understood and seen as you are, not how others expect you to be.
I’m Sarah, I’m a RO DBT and ERP therapist in Santa Monica, CA that works with people who struggle with intense anxiety, ADHD, Autism, OCD, and OCPD to help them find calm by learning new points of view and concrete skills that will actually work.
I’VE BEEN THERE…
I realized through therapy that I had a diagnosis of ADHD at the age of 30. So much made sense when I realized that there was an explanation for my difficulty in school, at work, and in my relationships. The time blindness… the trouble starting tasks… trouble trusting myself…the trouble staying organized…the exhaustion I felt when trying to keep up in my friendships… As a partner of someone dealing with OCD and an Autism diagnosis, I see and feel the daily worry, need for certainty, and the need for things to be a certain way for fear of being unprepared or something bad happening.
I know what it’s like to sit with a version of yourself that you’ve never shown anyone. To smile through environments that weren’t built for you. To perform “okay” so convincingly that even you started to believe it.
Here’s what changed: I ask for help. Over time, I realized I didn’t have to live in fear of disappointing others. That shift changed everything for me, and now I help my clients do the same. Together, we’ll navigate the messiness, the uncertainty, and the confusion — not just to help you feel better, but to help you show up authentically, on your terms, according to your own values, and help you come home to yourself.
You Don’t Have to ‘Just Deal with It’
- Maybe you’ve been told that who you are is something that needs to be fixed. And some part of you is still waiting to find out if that’s true.
- Maybe a part of you feels like your anxiety is just who you are and there is no way out. You worry you might just feel this way forever.
- Maybe your dealing with such intense guilt and shame as a parent or loved one, that you don’t know what you can do to help your kid, you feel like you are out of options.
If that lands somewhere familiar, I’m glad you’re here. Not because I want to fix you or your family, but because I’ve spent years helping people untangle their worry vs. what they actually know to be true about themselves and their values. Healing here doesn’t come from performing or pretending. It comes from finally having a space where you can feel safe to be you and receive the support you need.
RO DBT and ERP Therapy with Me Is……
⟡ A space where all parts of you are welcome, even the ones you’ve learned to hide
⟡ Collaborative. You’re the expert on your life, and we’ll work together to make sense of your experiences.
⟡ Curious rather than judgmental. We explore patterns with compassion instead of criticism.
⟡ Both emotional and practical. Insight matters, but so do tools that help you navigate everyday life.
⟡ A place to move at your own pace while still gently challenging what keeps you stuck.
RO DBT and ERP with Me Is NOT….
X A place where I’ll tell you what decisions to make or how to live your life.
X Focused on “fixing” you. I don’t believe you’re a problem that needs solving.
X About forcing positivity, forgiveness, or healing before you’re ready.
X A place where you have to earn compassion, understanding, or care.
X About becoming a different person. It’s about becoming more fully yourself.
Less Formally
I am a neurodivergent girlfriend, friend and daughter. Aspirational dog mom. In my free time I love to hike in the great outdoors, I bake banana bread and oatmeal cookies, and I buy way too many books on the internet. Having dealt with family trauma and ADHD, I bring my whole self to the therapy process. My hope is that you find that bravery and vulnerability to reach out for support to learn how to show up as your most peaceful and authentic self.
Favorite way to unwind – Gilmore Girls and popsicles
Favorite Brand of tissues – Puffs Plus Lotion
Favorite hobbies – Beach Volleyball
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