Advanced Training, & Certifications

Professional Training and Certifications

Somatic Experiencing Professional Training Program
Somatic Experiencing International

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Trained
EMDRIA Certified

Somatic Sexuality Healing Practitioner Training Part 3 and 4
Full Embodiment

Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy
Embody Lab

Gottman Therapy Level 1 and 2 Trained
The Gottman Institute

Unfreezing the Fawn: Working with Appeasement Patterns
Somatic Experiencing International

Treating Adults with Emotionally Immature Parents
Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD

Narcissistic and Psychopathic Abuse
Sandra L. Brown, MA; Claudia Paradise, LCSW­R; William P. Brennan, M.Ed., LMHC, CAP

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Journel Clinical

Clinical Competence working with LGBTIA+
TheNational Child Traumatic Stress Network

As Featured in

Sara has been featured in publications sharing insights on relationships, anxiety, and nervous system–informed healing.

Speaking & Professional Education

  • Adjunct Professor, Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

  • Taught and mentored graduate-level therapy trainees, supportingtheir development in trauma-informed and relationally attuned clinical practice

  • Presentation: Recognizing Signs of Student Safety Concerns and Emotional Distress

  • Presented training for educators on recognizing indicators of emotional distress, safety concerns, and appropriate support and referral practices for students.