• Primary Therapist
    MEd, EdS, NCSP, LPC

    I believe that every person deserves to create a life they love—one that reflects who they truly are. I help my clients embrace their unique strengths and find the power within themselves to overcome obstacles, let go of old habits, and move forward with confidence.

    I understand that therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and not everyone wants to focus on feelings all the time. If you’re someone who’s hesitant about therapy or doesn’t want to dive into emotions every session, I offer a different approach. We’ll focus on practical, solution-oriented strategies to help you manage your challenges

    I specialize in a science-based approach to healing. I blending biology, neuroscience, and traditional talk-therapy practices to help you understand how your mind and body work together. By combining clinical expertise with practical methods, I guide you in recognizing how stress, trauma, and emotions impact your nervous system and overall well-being. By working with me you’ll gain the tools to manage stress, build resilience, and reconnect with your intuition.

    My goal is to empower you with the knowledge and strategies that help you find lasting balance in your mind, body, and life.

    I have over 20 years of professional experience helping people find a path to success. Together we can identify a path that has concrete steps and strategies to help meet those needs.

    I am here to get you started and keep the momentum going.

    Let’s get you help you deserve.

  • Therapy Dog

    Hi, I’m Riley! I’m a professional tail-wagger, certified cuddler, and expert at sniffing out good vibes. I specialize in helping humans navigate life’s ruff days by offering unconditional love, endless belly rubs, and my soft ears that are perfect for petting.

    Whether you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or just in need of a friend who’s always happy to see you, I’m here to help. I understand the importance of paws-itively focused support, and I can provide all the emotional comfort you need—just as long as you have snacks (Don’t worry, there are some in the office).

    I’m particularly skilled at helping you feel grounded when life gets overwhelming, and I excel at turning frowns upside down with my expert puppy dog gaze.

    My sessions are 100% tail-wag approved and may include cuddles, laying in your lap (for maximum relaxation), or simply sitting next to you with my "don’t worry, I’ve got you" stare.

    So if you’re ready to experience a whole new level of unconditional support and laughter, I’m your guy.

    Let’s sniff out some solutions together!

About the Providers

Sarah Grinnell, MEd, EdS, LPC, NCSP

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At my practice, I believe that every person deserves to create a life they love—one that reflects who they truly are. I help my clients embrace their unique strengths and find the power within themselves to overcome obstacles, let go of old habits, and move forward with confidence.

I understand that therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and not everyone wants to focus on feelings all the time. If you’re someone who’s hesitant about therapy or doesn’t want to dive into emotions every session, I offer a different approach. We’ll focus on practical, solution-oriented strategies to help you manage your challenges. Together, we’ll explore tools that work for you, whether that’s through traditional talk therapy, behavior and habit tracking, or creative activities like art, games, or crafts. My sessions are flexible and tailored to your needs, always focused on empowering you with strategies that help you thrive.

I work with clients aged 10 to 65, including those who are gifted or high-performing, but I welcome anyone who wants to make meaningful changes in their life. Many people (young and old) face issues that are too difficult to overcome alone. These challenges can feel like unhappiness, like something is wrong, or like the path you are on is no longer the right one. The difficulties can be at work, school, in your personal life or in your relationships. Sometimes the issues seem to be internal or in relate to general emotional well-being. Gifted people can face unique challenges that can easily go unrecognized and unaddressed. Gifted and high performing individuals often struggle alone and feel like they should know how to manage the feelings or situations that are that are causing misery. My goal is to offer you the tools and techniques you need to feel empowered, in control, and ready to take on whatever comes your way.

If you’re ready to begin your journey and create a life you love, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we’ll find the strategies that work best for you, so you can start building a future that aligns with your true self.

People and families are all unique and I am excited to help. The path to peace and betterment often requires effort not only from the client but also from their support system. Progress is always about working together to create the change the client needs. I am here to get you started and keep the momentum going.

My areas of specialty include:

  • Gifted and Talented 

  • Twice Exceptional

  • Perfectionism

  • Motivation Difficulties/Task Paralysis

  • Autism

  • Parenting

  • ADHD and Executive Functioning Disorders

  • Anxiety

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