About Sarah
Sarah E. B. McIlvenna, MA, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience of therapeutic and crisis work in multiple settings including residential care, the school system, community mental health, juvenile court, foster care and adoptions. Sarah is a graduate of The University of Georgia School of Social Work (MA 2005) and Emmanuel College (BA 2003). Working with children, adolescents, and families, she uses therapeutic techniques of various modalities: cognitive behavioral, sand and play, experiential, family systems, trauma focused and person-centered. Sarah incorporates alternative and experiential techniques such as sandtrays, gardening, nature exposure, yoga, mindfulness, art, and equine therapy. She specializes in working with children, behavior problems, women’s issues, parenting, trauma, and marriage & family issues. Sarah’s focus is on treatment of the whole family by holding a safe, open and creative space that offers empathy and connection. By using supportive listening, family mapping, cognitive challenges, clients gain insight into their wellness journey. Viktor E. Frankl’s words reflect the challenge of therapy that Sarah hopes to walk with clients, “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
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