Individual, Couples & Family Therapy
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I specialize in therapy for children as well as adults that have experienced trauma, abuse and on-going extreme stress. I incorporate self-compassion, play therapy and mindfulness techniques in my work with children. With adults, I incorporate aspects of Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, EMDR, the Safe and Sound Protocol, mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques.
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My goal is for you to achieve your own goals and feel that life is only getting better and better for you; that you are strong and can handle anything that comes your way no matter what:)
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Couples & Family
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With couples, I specialize in a therapeutic approach that focuses on secure attachment. I believe at looking at couples and relationships as systems and work to assist couples and families in creating the healthiest dynamic possible.
I take a personalized, boutique approach in all my therapy practice. My hope is for you to feel more positive about your life situation, relationship and/or family..to help you get out of harmful negative cycles you may be trapped in and to move forward for a positive future.
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I offer 1-hour sessions, as well as mental health intensives. 'Intensives' are usually 2-3 hours in length and are very effective for getting at root issues quickly.
I try to work with everyone's differing needs and financial circumstances. I work on a sliding scale approach of $85-$175 an hour and also accept insurance through Alma and Advekit (for out-of-network clients). I take an individualized approach in all the work I do with therapy, including adapting the best financial fit.
I can be reached by email at sara.spowart@gmail.com or at 813-739-9168 for more questions. You can also submit inquiries through the "Contact" page of this website :)
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Group Therapy Options
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I offer Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Mindful Self-Compassion and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy group trainings both in-person and remotely.
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I was trained by the University of California, San Diego Medical School in Mindfulness-Based interventions. I also taught Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for 2 years at NYU Medical School remotely for individuals suffering from chronic disease and toxic stress.
Most recently, I have created a specialized program I named "Happiness-Based Mindfulness." This 6-week program offers specialized, practical trainings and tools to increase mindfulness, compassion and happiness in your everyday life. It is a culmination of everything I've learned over a lifetime of training, experience, education and clinical application.
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Through my business, Happiness Learned LLC, I also offer abuse recovery group therapy with the support of other life coaches and mental health therapists.
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Please contact me through my website under the Contact section, or by email or phone for more information:)
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Much Love & Kindness to You!!
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