Sarah Giffis

I have experience stabilizing clients with severe depression within the crisis center setting. This role fueled my passion for creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel secure and heard. Together, we developed a healing framework centered on building self-esteem and reinforcing personal values. My approach is grounded in compassion and tailored support to help clients lean into their sense of resilience.

I have extensive experience supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, helping them process complex emotions and find meaning in their journey. I provide a compassionate, safe space to explore feelings of sadness, anger, and confusion while guiding clients toward healing and acceptance. My approach is personalized, focusing on resilience and empowering clients to move forward at their own pace with newfound hope.

I specialize in supporting clients who struggle with anxiety, helping them understand and manage their experiences. I create a calm, supportive environment where clients can explore their worries and fears without judgment. I guide clients in developing practical skills to reduce anxiety, build confidence, and regain control over their lives. My goal is to help clients find real calm and resilience.

I practice mindfulness cognitive therapy by helping clients develop awareness of their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Through mindfulness techniques, clients learn to observe patterns, reduce stress, and respond more calmly to challenges. Combining this with cognitive strategies, I support clients in reshaping unhelpful thinking, fostering emotional balance, and building resilience for lasting well-being.

I practice Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) by helping clients accept difficult emotions and thoughts without judgment while committing to actions aligned with their values. Through mindfulness and behavioral strategies, I support clients in building psychological flexibility, overcoming avoidance, and creating a meaningful, value-driven life. This approach fosters resilience and empowers clients to live fully despite challenges.

I use Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (IB-CBT) to help clients identify and challenge distressing, often mistaken inferences that fuel anxiety and obsessive thoughts. By exploring how these beliefs form, clients learn to question and change unhelpful thinking patterns. This approach promotes clearer understanding, reduces distress, and supports healthier, more balanced responses to difficult situations.