Sarah King (she/her)

I utilize mindfulness in all of my practice, as it allows us to combat our desire to escape from reality and make actionable change.

I am formally trained in DBT through the PDX DBT Institute. I will utilize distress tolerance and emotion regulation to help clients find a sense of control and peace through their healing.

I view my practice through an attachment theory lens, as I recognize the powerful impact our childhood attachments have on our current relationships and behaviors. Therefore, I use the relationship between myself and the client as the basis for creating a safe place to explore healing childhood wounds and generalizing that healing to other important relationships in our lives.

I've discovered a deep passion for supporting individuals and couples navigating the transition from a monogamous framework to a polyamorous or ethically non-monogamous (ENM) one. This shift can feel both empowering and overwhelming, but with open communication, a strong sense of community, and work around attachment dynamics, I believe we can find a new sense of balance together. I also bring a kink-informed, sex-positive approach to therapy for those exploring alternative lifestyles.

As both a mother and a perinatal mental health specialist, I understand the profound impact of the perinatal and postpartum period on those navigating the journey into motherhood. This is a special area of focus for me, and I’ve completed extensive training to support a healthy, empowered transition through all the diverse experiences that motherhood can bring.

I have 10 years experience working with clients with sexual preoccupation, sexual/porn addictions and other sexual behavior issues. I utilize DBT and CBT approaches to managing these behavioral needs, focusing on building healthy coping skills and identifying motivations to changing behavior. I am also a Certified Sex Offender Therapist (CCSOT) and can provide treatment with both mandated and non-mandated clients.