Meet Sarah, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist

Accepting New Clients

The clients I work with often feel stuck in painful or confusing relationship patterns. Maybe conversations turn into the same arguments, distance has grown between you and your partner, or family dynamics feel overwhelming to navigate. You might find yourself wondering why things escalate the way they do, or feeling unsure how to reconnect with the people you care about most. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. These patterns often make sense when we understand what they’re trying to protect or communicate beneath the surface.

In therapy, we’ll gently explore the patterns that show up in your relationships - whether with a partner, child, parent, or within your family system. Together, we’ll slow things down and make sense of the reactions, emotions, and communication cycles that can keep people feeling stuck. My role is to help create space for curiosity and understanding, so you can begin to relate to yourself and the people in your life with more clarity, compassion, and intention. My hope is that therapy with me feels calm and collaborative - a place where you can speak openly, reflect honestly, and feel supported as you work toward healthier, more connected relationships.

I work with couples, families, teens, and adults, offering a neutral, warm, and compassionate space where even the hardest conversations can be explored safely. My work often includes supporting individuals navigating relationship challenges, couples looking to strengthen or rebuild their relationship, families navigating challenges, parents seeking support through transitions such as postpartum or parenting stress, and teens whose therapy may benefit from involving caregivers in the process. Healing in relationships is possible when we slow down, understand one another more deeply, and approach change with patience and care. You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone, and I’m honoured to support you along the way.

Experience:

I am a Registered Social Worker, specializing in Clinical Social Work Practice, with a Masters in Social Work from the University of Calgary. I have intensive training in Systemic Family Therapy, which has informed my holistic and relational approach to therapy. I have 8+ years of experience working in the mental health field - as a therapist, teen-mentor, early childhood educator, behavioural aide, and instructor. I also offer community service for Recovery Dharma Global and support Truth and Reconciliation initiatives around Calgary.

Client Focus:

Couples, Families (all ages), Children/Teens (9+), Adults

Specialities:

• Couples Therapy

• Perinatal/Postpartum mental health

• Therapy for Teens

• Parenting

• Family Conflict and Family Therapy

• Behavioural issues in children/youth

• Infidelity

• Life Transitions

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Self Harming and Suicidal Ideation

Therapy Approaches:

Systemic Family Therapy (IPScope), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness Informed Cognitive Therapies, Gottman Method, and Play Therapy

Get to know Sarah:

Favourite quote?

“The quality of our relationships becomes the quality of our lives” ~ Esther Perel

What brings you a sense of ease?

Movement and music bring me peace and joy. I enjoy playing and listening to music, and I am a sports enthusiast!

What brings you joy?

I have my Black Belt in Shaolin Kung Fu and love Golfing!

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