Sarah Engels, MS, TLLP works collaboratively from the outset of therapy, inviting clients to join alongside her to establish specific therapy goals and delineate treatment plans that are engaging and effective. She works hard to incorporate individuals’ interests and strengths into treatment tasks and is particularly effective in helping clients feel comfortable and motivated. This empowers clients to use their strategies and insights outside of therapy in their everyday lives.
Sarah integrates skill-building modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), with an interpersonal perspective that helps clients build insight into how their emotional and behavioral patterns impact their life and relationships with others and themselves. These evidence-based coping skills and insights into our challenges positively impact emotion regulation, thought patterns, and relationship patterns for the long-term. In their work together, Sarah’s clients develop a deep sense of confidence in themselves and feel connected to others in a healthy way.
Her fun and empathic approach keeps younger clients engaged, interested and motivated. She often uses building, crafts and art activities to help kids gain insights and learn new concepts and skills. She works to integrate each child’s strengths into therapy, so kids and teens leave feeling positive about themselves and hopeful about their future. Sarah is working under the direct supervision of Dr. Julie Braciszewski, PhD, LP.
After Sarah received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Valparaiso University, she went on to receive her Master of Science degree in General Clinical Psychology from Eastern Michigan University in 2024. Before attending her Master’s program Sarah worked as a milieu therapist in an intensive Autism program, providing behavioral support and intervention. She has subsequently developed her skills in evidence-based therapy to help clients experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties.
