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Hi, I'm Sara!
Life inspires me... new cities, new cafes, new parts of town I've never been to... all of it fascinates me. I have an insatiable curiosity for knowledge, self-growth, and storytelling.
We all have origin stories... they define and shape how we view the world. They are also ever-changing based on our experiences every day.
I was raised in Lincoln, NE, home of the Huskers. My parents divorced when I was 13, my mom remarried when I was 18, and I gained 3 stepbrothers. At 19, I hightailed it to Knoxville, TN to pursue a degree in psychology at the University of Tennessee.
Robert, my only sibling, died the day after I turned 21. While devastating, I persevered, stayed in school, graduated, and got a job as a Respite Counselor.
A few months before 9/11, my favorite cousin died and I decided I needed to be near my family, so I relocated to Kansas City.
Fast forward 18 years... I pursued a master's in counseling psychology, worked for several agencies, and started my own play therapy/coaching practice.
My mom and remaining grandparents passed away and I was tired of cold, Kansas winters, so I sold my condo, hired movers, packed up my car and moved to Nashville.
SO, WHY HIRE ME?
1. I understand heartache, loss, and betrayal. I understand why it can be so hard the let go of heartache, grief, and loneliness to create a happy life.
2. I understand the struggle to set clear boundaries and put your needs first when your family assume you will continue to put their needs first.
3. I grew up as a parentified child in a house with a special needs older brother and a mother with severe mental illness. I understand how it feels when your family is not like other families.
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3. My 4th grade teacher told me I would never be a poet. I grew up and became the author of 2 full length collections of poetry (and two more editions of my first book).
4. I've been betrayed by friends, colleagues, told I wasn't good enough, or that I would not be successful in following my dreams. I did it anyway...
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Knowledge & Expertise
I've been a life coach, consultant, and professional speaker for 25 years. I was a Licensed Therapist for 10 years. I've worked with NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness), Lady Gaga's Foundation Born This Way and mental health expert panelist and speaker. I've been featured in yahoo parenting, iheart Radio, and national podcasts.
I've written several books of poetry published. I also self-published the 2nd edition of my first book. I've performed poetry in major US cities across the US, both in-person and online. I possess advanced knowledge and training in providing coaching and consulting services to clients. I also have a lived experience of many of the issues my clients struggle with. I'm also the CEO and Founder of Wonder Woman Rising and Playful Awareness.
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