I specialize in trauma and relationship work with first responders and those experiencing Complex PTSD. Hi, I’m Sara Livengood, LCSW, and this is the part where I tell you a little about myself so you can decide if we might be a good fit. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an EMDRIA Certified Clinician. I’m also a 100 Club Vetted Clinician. I prioritize showing up as an authentic person, who has learned a lot, and is here to walk alongside you on this journey. I specialize in trauma and relationship work with first responders and those experiencing Complex PTSD. Due to the complexity of this work my availability is flexible, but limited, in order to provide the best care for my clients. Speaking of navigating, therapy is your journey, not mine. I like to think of the work we do as a puzzle. You bring the pieces of yourself and tell me what kind of picture you want to create, and we work on the puzzle together. I want people to feel like this is their own personal journey, not someone telling them what they need to “fix.” Humans don’t need fixing, but sometimes we do need help sorting through the messy parts of ourselves. You can use swear words (I only see adults), take your shoes off, laugh, cry, and just be yourself. I do have a lot of letters behind my name, and I’m happy to list them if you email me. But at the end of the day, I’m just a person who studied a lot, so I can walk alongside other people on this wild journey we call life. (Not a direct Prince quote, but close enough.) So what makes me different? I can’t speak for other therapists, but what defines my practice is a deep sense of honor in witnessing the vulnerability of the people I work with. I’m incredibly comfortable sitting with people in their darkest moments. I use a number of therapeutic modalities in my work: Trauma & Individual Work IFS (Internal Family Systems), or parts work Somatic work EMDR (EMDRIA Certified Clinician) Coherence Therapy and attachment work CISM Trained Relationship Work Certified Infidelity Recovery Specialist Gottman Level 2 Trained