Sarah
Counselor, LGPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (202) 840-8649 x704
Sarah specializes in trauma survivors and highly sensitive people - introspective deep feelers who may struggle with overwhelm, shame, or a sense of not belonging. She works with clients to build affirming “inner homes” within themselves. Clients come for help healing the painful impact of abuse, neglect, or - not to be underestimated - not feeling seen or cherished for who they truly are. Sarah uses self-compassion, sand therapy (therapeutic use of symbols), Internal Family Systems, and EMDR, guiding you to build a loving relationship with yourself - even (especially!) the parts of yourself that might feel troublesome or unworthy.
Sarah uses mind-body approaches and a balance of creativity and structure to help you ease chronic dysregulation in the nervous system and listen inward. Attending to the body's natural responses to trauma and overwhelm, while also fostering inner compassion toward yourself, makes it possible to access a felt sense of empowerment in your own skin.
Once painful symptoms feel less overwhelming, Sarah draws from existential therapy to accompany you in navigating that inner sense of freedom to make your own choices. She approaches life's big questions with a spirit of humility and helps you tune inward with new ways of relating to yourself as you unfold your own unique path forward.
Call or Email Sarah Hoops now for a free 15 minute consultation - (202) 840-8649 x704
Let's Connect (202) 840-8649 x704
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $220
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Sarah Hoops
Counselor, LGPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 840-8649 x704
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of District of Columbia / LGPC200001631 Supervised by Dr. Mina Barimany (District of Columbia / PRC14744) Sarah Hoops
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Prescott College, M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Somatic Counseling Emphasis, Graduated 2023
- Certificate from EMDR Trained Therapist - EMDRIA
- Certificate from Internal Family Systems Institute - IFS Level 2
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Sarah Hoops
Counselor, LGPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 840-8649 x704
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Highly Sensitive People
- Spirituality
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Disability/Ableism
- Domestic Abuse
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
Sarah Hoops
Counselor, LGPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 840-8649 x704
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Existential
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Sandplay
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Sarah Hoops
Counselor, LGPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 840-8649 x704
Groups
UnShame Club for Sensitive Souls
For highly sensitive people ready to make substantial moves in healing chronic shame in a gentle, trauma-informed space. Expect: surprising laughs and brave tenderness; choice about what/how/if you share; balance of structured exercises and open discussion about the shame octopus’s many tentacles; building group trust organically (no forcing it); therapeutically co-exploring the many layers of shame, including how it’s connected with early relationships and systems of power; deepening into radical kindness toward yourself (maybe even toward parts of you who shame you!?). Superbills for out-of-network reimbursement & some sliding scale slots are available.
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$70
Location
Virtual - participants must be located in DC
Washington, DC 20036
Email Sarah Hoops about this group or call - (202) 840-8649 x704