Sara VonderHaar Papathakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
245 Hwy 50, Suite 10, Salida, CO 81201
Let's Connect (719) 745-2970

I believe that each person has a deep wisdom inside of them, and part of my job is to help you learn and remember how to trust yourself. Supporting people to cultivate both self-awareness and self-compassion are a central focus of mine. I also feel passionate about cultivating a safe and trusted connection with clients that provides the opportunity for healing and growth. Each of us has a unique journey and I help people to feel more at home in themselves, both in times of joy and hardship. Learning to support ourselves in times of pain and suffering takes practice, and we are not meant to do it alone.
My style includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, relational techniques, family systems, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I am known for the depth of my heart, quiet strength, and intuitive wisdom.
I also have a background in wilderness therapy and nature-based vision quests. If you would like to include the wilderness in your therapy, please inquire. Part of connection with ourselves is also connection with the world at large.
Call or Email Sara VonderHaar Papathakis now for a free 15 minute consultation - (719) 745-2970
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Health First Colorado
- Medicaid
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Sara VonderHaar Papathakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (719) 745-2970
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / CSW.09929066 Sara VonderHaar Papathakis
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended Metropolitan State University of Denver, MSW, Graduated 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Sara VonderHaar Papathakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (719) 745-2970
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Sara VonderHaar Papathakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (719) 745-2970
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Energy Psychology
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
Sara VonderHaar Papathakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (719) 745-2970
Location
Additional Location
28350 County Road 317
Buena Vista, CO 81211
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Sara VonderHaar Papathakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Call for a free consultation now - (719) 745-2970