Life Coaching Therapists in Newark, OH

I have been working with individuals and families in non-profit settings for 18 years. I have masters degrees in both education and clinical mental health counseling and years of experience in non-profit management, such as teaching, training, grant writing, policy writing, and research. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families identify and achieve their goals by overcoming those issues that cause distress and anxiety.

There is a curious habit that I've noticed, especially when working with teens, that clients will mostly only work on the "issue of the week." This can have numerous benefits and can also delay the client's progress on any underlying concerns or patterns. Ideally, once a client has agreed to their treatment goals, they continue to take attainable steps towards that goal in therapy and in their daily life. When a client feels comfortable with their therapist to share their thoughts, emotions, and vulnerabilities, then deeper work can happen.

If I were to say if I had a type of client, it would someone that wants help. If there is a need for me to work harder than the person coming for the therapy session, then maybe they just might not yet be ready to address some of the deeper-rooted issues that led them to step out and ask for help. I know I try to remain more attuned and aware that the readiness to change is key to the success of therapy for a client. I want to work in tandem with the person to reach the goals they have set for themselves.

I assist clients who struggle with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression and want to bring about change in their lives. I help clients who want to find a balance and stability within themselves to learn and reconnect to a more desired life.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, various forms of addiction, autism, & more. Are your goals oriented towards reducing maladaptive symptoms, identifying the behaviors you wish to engage in, being the person you want to be, and, ultimately, the life you aspire to live? Do you desire change and growth & are willing to put the necessary effort in? As your counselor, I do not effect change; that responsibility belongs to you. I aim to empower you to recognize your innate strengths, develop them further, and effectively use them towards your goals in life.

At the heart of my practice lies a deep-seated belief in the resilience of the human spirit. I understand that seeking therapy can be a daunting step, and I commend you for taking it. My approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and trust, recognizing that every individual's journey is unique. Whether you're navigating the aftermath of trauma, struggling with overwhelming emotions, or seeking to break free from negative thought patterns, I am here to walk alongside you.

Thank you for your interest in my practice. Bringing 25 years of experience, as a board-certified art therapist and a clinical social worker, I combine talk therapy, art therapy, positive psychology and neuroscience to help you become more self-aware, strengthen your inner resources, and more skillfully address your concerns. My practice is eclectic, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy with many other approaches based on your needs and preferences. I bring deep listening, respect, and compassion to create a space for your healing and growth.

I am so excited to have the opportunity to meet you! I am inspired everyday by people who are seeking to heal from the past and establish ways to handle their future more effectively. I hope today is your day to make that next move. I am a therapist that is client-led, and offers several different therapeutics approaches. I am a clinically trained social worker doing Christian and Traditional therapy, per client’s guidance and request. Lastly, I love working with new therapists and am happy to provide clinical supervision hours as needed.

I have experience working with clients who suffer from a range of mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, and more. I take an approach that involves meeting clients where they are. I learn about their stories and assess what the right path is for their needs and goals. Having a client who is open and receptive to therapy is all a therapist could and should ask for.

People seek counseling when situations either exceed their resources and/or when they're unsure of how to proceed. This is stressful and counseling is a safe place to talk about challenges and create solutions. It is a time to examine patterns of thinking or behavior connected to the discomfort or depression. The impact of traumatic experiences can not be underestimated, from the view of "It's not what's wrong with you, it's what happened to you.". My goal is to be that professional consultant who provides guidance and hope when people find themselves in times of discomfort.

Thank you for seeking out help. It takes bravery and courage to take this step. Sarah Machamer is a clinical social worker who earned a master's degree from Ohio University. Sarah has experience in trauma focused care, crisis work, counseling, and evaluation. She is EMDR Therapy trained, and is skilled at meeting clients where they are through a trauma focused perspective. With a strength based and integrative approach, Sarah is passionate about moving clients into a place of change, and healing.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, transitions, trauma, dating, or similar issues? You are not alone! I am so glad you are reaching out and looking for help. I have worked with groups and individuals, including adults, teenagers, and children; I am also passionate about couples and premarital therapy. I follow a client-centered strength-based approach where I focus on the client’s strengths and help the client reach their full potential by utilizing models such as Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Gottman Method, Prepare-Enrich, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI).

Anxiety and Depression can become overwhelming, challenging an individual’s ability to flourish in their relationships or their personal development. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Gestalt therapy. I believe in the human capacity for change and that each person has an active role in pursuing their unique journey to finding meaning and purpose. This is why I feel the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of successful therapy. I believe my role is to serve as an agent of change in the process, empowering the client to glean insight through their struggles towards awareness and self-discovery.

Seeking relief from relationship stress, trauma, sexual abuse, sexual offending, domestic violence offending, intimate partner abuse, infidelity, emotional abuse, etc.? Do you feel emotionally abandoned, lonely, sad, angry, resentful, maybe just a lack of satisfaction in your relationship, unfaithful partner or spouse, guilty over your own affair and helpless or trapped to end it? Do you want to untwist negative beliefs and reveal truth in a safe place? We serve individuals, teens, couples, families & groups, & courts. We also do consulting for individuals, corporations, courts, attorneys, etc. as well as expert witness work.

I believe that behavior without context is meaningless. We blame ourselves too easily for things which go wrong whether they are within or beyond our control. Our natural guiding intuitions are overridden by years of social conditioning. In stressful situations, primitive reactions trigger and hijack our ability to make calm decisions. We overreact too often. Fear, anger, surrender, take over. We help you understand how behavior goes wrong. We then help you get unstuck from the inside out using psychotherapy for understanding, EMDR for healing traumas, and EEG-Biofeedback to train your brain to work at its best, even under duress.