Anxiety Across the Lifespan – Healing and Growth
Under pressure, beauty emerges—like a geode, we uncover strength through healing and growth
Anxiety is a multifaceted experience that affects individuals across different stages of life and in diverse ways. It can stem from deeply rooted trauma, manifest within the dynamics of couple relationships, or arise in high-pressure environments like sports and performance settings. Though the sources may vary, the impact of anxiety on our sense of self, well-being, and daily functioning is profound—and so is the potential for healing and growth.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples to address anxiety in its many forms. For those navigating anxiety due to trauma, I provide a safe and compassionate space to explore its origins, process emotional pain, and build resilience. In relationships, I help couples understand how anxiety influences attachment patterns and communication, fostering stronger, healthier connections. For athletes and performers, I work to unravel the pressures of high stakes, enhancing confidence and focus while reducing performance anxiety.
My Therapeutic Approach
By integrating evidence-based practices with a systemic perspective, I tailor my work to address the unique challenges faced by each individual or couple.
My approach draws from a diverse range of theories and modalities, including Family Systems Therapy, Gottman Method, and Emotionally Focused approaches for relational dynamics and attachment. I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic techniques, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), as well as Experiential, Strategic, Solution-Focused, Narrative, and Strength-Based therapies.
Incorporating Multiculturalism and Existential perspectives, I recognize the intersectionality of societal, community, and familial influences. These include factors such as age, gender, ethnic and racial heritage, acculturation, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, disability, and religious or spiritual traditions.
Sara Myers, MA, LMFT, CMHS
I am a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Child Mental Health Specialist. With a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Antioch University in Seattle and over a decade of experience in both private practice and community health settings, I specialize in evidence-based therapeutic approaches. I am highly skilled at simplifying complex psychological concepts to foster trust and understanding in my clients.
My diverse professional experience includes consulting and educating schools and youth soccer programs on topics such as bullying, identifying emotional and behavioral concerns, child development, communication, and risk. I have led special population and child and family consultations with other therapists in community health, and I have taught Ethics in Family Systems, Communications in Therapy, Gottman methods, and Multicultural Competency and Humility at Antioch University. My work with children, teens, adults, and families has deepened my understanding of the challenges experienced throughout the lifespan.
On my own time, I enjoy hiking, skiing, golfing, attending sporting events, and gathering with family and friends.
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If you are considering counseling to explore and resolve your concerns, congratulations! You are taking an important first step toward individual growth and the development of more meaningful and satisfying relationships.
Respectfully, Sara Myers