Sarah Ahola
She/Her/Hers, she/her
About
Sarah
Hey there! I’m Sarah, and I’m passionate about helping you create the meaningful change you've been looking for. Whether you're dealing with the scars of past experiences or just wondering why life feels so challenging right now, I’d love to walk alongside you.
I frequently work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. My goal is to provide a safe, judgment-free space where your unique values are respected, helping you discover better ways to cope, heal, and overcome obstacles.
In my spare time, you can find me hanging out with my kids (both the human and four-legged varieties!), exercising, or catching up with friends. As a military spouse, I am always up to explore new places! When I am staying put, I love being hooked on a good book, experimenting with new recipes, and finding the next great show to be obsessed with.
Sarah
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
ADHD
Life Transitions
Sex/Intimacy
Hoarding
Trauma and PTSD
Substance Use
Physical Health
Anger
Weight Management
Gender Identity
Eating Disorders
Relationship Difficulties
Cultural or Racial Identity
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Sleep or Insomnia
Autism
Childhood Challenges
Sexual Issues
Borderline Personality Disorder
Communities
Sarah
specializes in
Older Adults
Immigrants/Refugees
Religion
Veterans
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Spirituality
Approaches
Sarah
can use
Somatic Therapies
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Seeking Safety
Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP)
Psychoanalytic
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Narrative Therapy
Smoking Cessation
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)
Sarah
education and experience
- Mission Ready Reserve Military Family Life Counselor at Fort Riley, KS
- Clinical Team Lead at Easterseals Blake Foundation
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Easterseals Blake Foundation
- Program Director and Outpatient Therapist at River City Comprehensive Counseling Services
- Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA
- Bachelor of Science in Human Development at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA
Sarah
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