Hello! My name is Sarah Roe and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW). I received my Masters of Social Work, (MSW), in 1989 from the University of Georgia and have over 30 years of experience working with a variety of populations. I am trained in best practice models including DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and trauma informed approaches. Specializations include trauma, codependency/addictions, family of origin, and women's issues.

Training and experience are only helpful if I am able to empathically connect with my clients. It takes courage to enter therapy and "bare your soul" to a complete stranger. By focusing on strengths, I am able to validate clients' struggles yet facilitate discovery of their own inner resources and abilities. My expertise and skills are thus used in a collaborative way, empowering clients to adopt healthier perspectives and behaviors to address their unique challenges.

It is critical that each client feel respected and heard, beginning at assessment. I listen attentively and confirm my understanding of each person's perspectives, thoughts and feelings throughout the therapeutic process which most people find very validating and affirming. As a result clients feel invested in the therapeutic process and are emboldened with a sense of hope that, through therapy, they can recover and learn to more successfully manage their individual problems and challenges.