Sarah Kaminshine LICSW/LCSW

I have extensive training in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and have facilitated multiple groups focused on strengthening relational skills through this framework. I integrate NVC principles into my clinical work to help individuals and couples communicate with clarity, empathy, and accountability. I also developed a structured couples communication workshop that I offer in both private sessions and group settings, providing practical tools to reduce conflict and deepen connection.

I specialize in helping couples navigate relationship challenges with clarity and compassion. Trained in nonviolent communication, attachment theory, and communication styles, I support partners in understanding how trauma, triggers, and reactive cycles impact their connection. I help couples strengthen communication, repair ruptures, and rebuild trust. When separation is the healthiest path, I also provide balanced, respectful mediation to support thoughtful decisions and amicable transitions.

I specialize in supporting parents as they navigate the evolving challenges of raising children. Since 2008, I have worked with children and families in both school and clinical settings. I help parents guide their children through transitions such as moves, divorce, and adolescence, as well as diagnoses including ADHD, autism, and behavioral concerns. I provide practical strategies for behavior management, strengthening communication, and fostering connection at every stage of development.

I specialize in immigration and acculturation, supporting individuals and families navigating the emotional complexities of living between cultures. Originally from the United States, I lived in Mexico for 13 years and am fluent in Spanish, with a deep understanding of cultural transitions. I have worked extensively with Latin American families seeking guidance around identity, belonging, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of building a life in a new country.

I specialize in immigration and acculturation, supporting individuals and families navigating the emotional complexities of living between cultures. Originally from the United States, I lived in Mexico for 13 years and am fluent in Spanish, with a deep understanding of cultural transitions. I have worked extensively with Latin American families seeking guidance around identity, belonging, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of building a life in a new country.

I have extensive experience in couples counseling, supporting partners in both rebuilding connection and separating with respect and clarity when needed. Trained in communication styles, trigger work, and the impact of trauma on relationships, I help couples understand reactive patterns and strengthen emotional safety. My approach fosters honest dialogue, accountability, and thoughtful decision-making, guiding couples toward healthier, more intentional outcomes.

With over 18 years of experience in child and play therapy, I have deep expertise in attachment theory and its impact across the lifespan. I work closely with parents to strengthen secure attachment, helping them recognize and respond to their child’s emotional needs. I also support couples in understanding how attachment patterns shape intimacy, conflict, and connection, fostering greater awareness, security, and resilience in relationships.

I have extensive experience in couples counseling, supporting partners in both rebuilding connection and separating with respect and clarity when needed. Trained in communication styles, trigger work, and the impact of trauma on relationships, I help couples understand reactive patterns and strengthen emotional safety. My approach fosters honest dialogue, accountability, and thoughtful decision-making, guiding couples toward healthier, more intentional outcomes.