Sarah Zamiska Dover (she/her)

Attachment work in therapy focuses on exploring and addressing the relational patterns and emotional bonds formed in early childhood. I aim to help clients understand their attachment styles (such as secure, anxious, avoidant) and how these styles impact their current relationships and sense of self. Through exploration, reflection, and sometimes experiential exercises, we can learn about and heal attachment wounds, promote healthier patterns of relating, and enhance emotional resilience.

Grief work involves navigating the "new normal" following significant loss. I aim to provide a compassionate space for clients to express and process feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, and confusion, just to name a few. Through validation, exploration of memories, and coping strategies, we can gradually adjust to life without their loved one. Grief work aims to foster resilience, find meaning in the loss, and honor the memory of those who have died.

Trauma is a part of our lives, but we don't have to be bound by the experience. Together, we'll work to address the impact of past distressing experiences. We will process and integrate traumatic memories, manage symptoms like anxiety or dissociation, and rebuild a sense of safety and empowerment in your life. The goal is to heal emotional wounds, develop coping skills, and foster resilience for moving forward in life.

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) in therapy is a structured, goal-oriented approach that helps individuals identify and modify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Together we'll collaborate to challenge distorted thinking, develop effective coping strategies, and promote positive behavioral changes.

Together, we’ll look at early caregiver relationships and their influence on emotional bonds and behaviors in your life today. We’ll explore your attachment style—secure, anxious, avoidant—and its impact on relationships. By exploring past experiences and current patterns, our work aims to heal attachment wounds, enhance interpersonal skills, and promote emotional resilience. This approach will help fosters deeper self-awareness and support you in forming healthier, more satisfying connections.

While we're here, we'll explore unconscious thoughts and past experiences to understand current behaviors and emotions. We can uncover patterns, conflicts, and defense mechanisms that shape you. By fostering insight and addressing unresolved issues, we can hope to promote healing, personal growth, and improved self-awareness.