Sarah Merritt
MA, LPC, EMDR Certified, Trained in Parts Work
I specialize in eating disorders and trauma from codependency, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. I also works with individuals struggling with anxiety, emotional abuse, PTSD, and relationship issues. I am certified in EMDR and am an expert in utilizing this therapy strategy to target the healing of eating disorders. I am currently working on becoming a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
It is common for my clients to work on boundaries, negative beliefs about themselves, communication skills, and past traumas. I utilize therapy approaches that involve gaining insight and awareness, becoming curious about emotions, gaining control over thought patterns, and helping align behaviors with client values. I often utilize a combination of EMDR and parts work. EMDR helps desensitize and reprocess past traumas. Parts work helps the client access younger parts of themselves that have unmet needs.
I consistently see my own therapist, seek consultation, and frequently attend new trainings. I believe we are all a work in progress and it is my job as your therapist to be diligent in my work on myself. I am passionate about my clients and am honored to be part of their healing journeys.