Insurances Accepted:

BCBS PPO, Aetna, Health Alliance, Health Link, Multi-plan, OON

LGBTQIA Safe? Yes

Neurodiversity Affirming? Yes

Body Positive? Yes

Top Specialties: Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Child Therapy

Expertise:

• ADHD
• Adult Inner Child
• Behavioral Issues
• Body Positivity
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Dissociative Disorders (DID)
• Grief
• LGBTQ+
• Life Transitions
• Mood Disorders
• Parenting
• Pediatric Therapy
• Self Esteem
• Self-Harming
• Sexual Abuse
• Stress
• Suicidal Ideation
• Thinking Disorders

If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression or mood issues, dissociation, and possibly some ADHD too, I’m here for you. If you’re looking to work through trauma that is making it hard for you to breathe, to function, to know and be yourself, you’ve come to the right place. I often treat individuals who are recognizing how past ways of functioning just aren’t working for them now and who want to make real and lasting change. Together we can work through the things that are bothering you and get you to a place where you can truly feel that your past is in your past and you have the skills and strength to keep moving forward.

I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental atmosphere to explore your concerns, using a number of evidence-based practices. I am a Registered Play Therapist (as of 12/19). I am also EMDRIA certified in EMDR (as of 7/22). I have experience and training in working with trauma and dissociation. I also have experience with CBT, DBT, and other approaches as well.

It is so important to find a therapist you feel listens, validates, and understands you and your unique strengths and struggles. Without this, little progress can be made. I look forward to speaking with you to see how we can work together.

I often work with folks who have trauma histories and dissociation, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, burn-out, and adult ADHD. I also frequently work with clients who have chronic health issues, and I understand we don’t always have the spoons we need.

I utilize a trauma- and attachment-informed lens, regardless of modality that fits you best. I often use EMDR to help challenge negative core beliefs that may be tied to trauma or negative experiences. EMDR can be useful for a wide variety of presenting problems, as so much comes from those statements we tell ourselves, about ourselves. I also use play therapy and CBT to help you meet your goals.

Phone: 217-386-6597.  Fax: 217-771-1843.

Email: sarah@kaleidoscopementalhealthpllc.com 

***I cannot guarantee the security of this email account–all private health information should be sent via secure message via Spruce, linked on my website under ‘Contact’***

Insurances Accepted:

BCBS PPO, Aetna, Cigna, OON

Free 15 minute consultation? Yes

LGBTQIA Safe? Yes

Neurodiversity Affirming? Yes

Body Positive? Yes

Top Specialties: Stress/Trauma/Burnout, Neurodivergence, Parenting, Life Satisfaction, Relationships

Expertise:

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Bipolar Disorder
• Boundaries
• Chronic Illness
• Depression
• Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
• LGBTQ+
• Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
• Parenting
• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
• Relationship Issues
• RSD
• Stress/Burnout
• Trauma and PTSD
• University Students
• Women’s Issues

Are you overwhelmed by life’s challenges, struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or the complexities of being autistic or having ADHD? Maybe you’re dealing with high stress, navigating parenting or pregnancy, and seeking balance. You seek a nonjudgmental, holistic approach that balances evidence-based treatments with lived experience. Your goal is to build self-awareness, emotional regulation skills, compassion, manage stress, and live authentically. You want to go beyond just modifying behaviors and understand the thoughts, beliefs, and emotions driving them for more meaningful change. You want to feel supported and heard.

As a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming therapist, I offer person-centered therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, high stress, neurodiversity, parenting, and life challenges. Using cognitive approaches (CBT, DBT), mindfulness, compassion, and body-based interventions, we work on coping, emotional regulation, and self-awareness for meaningful change.

I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve had negative experiences before. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings.

As a therapist, I enjoy connecting with people and appreciate the vulnerability involved in asking for help. Virtual therapy offers the convenience of receiving support from your own space, making it easier to fit into your schedule.

I show up as a real, imperfect human who genuinely cares.