Meet Sarah Compton
Sarah Compton, ACSW
ACSW 106900
Supervised by Christopher Scott LMFT #86403
You don’t have to work through this alone.
The most reckless and self-sabotaging seasons of my life were the result of avoidance and pushing down anger, fear and hopelessness. I did anything I could to mask what I felt, and it ultimately created more pain for myself and the people I loved the most.
It can be a scary and overwhelming experience to face your feelings and build new ways of getting through life’s struggles. If you can relate to living day to day on autopilot, pushing down your needs and feelings until they boil over, or feeling like a tangled ball of nerves, it’s time to try something different.
The first step is reaching out
It’s not that you haven’t tried to feel better, because you have. Old ways of coping are leaving you feeling alone, empty and disconnected. Something you thought you could work through alone is now bleeding into your relationships with family, friends, and work. Falling into old patterns can be frustrating and painful. You’re at a crossroads of doing the same thing and getting the same results or trying something different. Breaking trail to a new way of living is not easy, but it is worth it. Reach out today to begin your journey.
How I Work
The most important thing to me is that you feel heard and supported. I believe deeply in the potential for positive change and the healing power of having someone who will truly listen. As a strengths-based practitioner, I understand every person possesses qualities that can lead them through difficult times. Sometimes we just need some extra support and guidance.
Much of my work is focused on emotions and how they affect our thoughts, behaviors, and the body. I draw from my training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and mindfulness to increase awareness and explore opportunities for acceptance and action.
What to Expect
After you contact me, you can expect to have a consultation either in person or by phone. This consultation is meant to ensure we are a good fit for each other. It is my priority that you feel comfortable with my therapeutic style and how our personalities mesh.
From there, the beginning of our time together will be dedicated to understanding your current struggles and goals for therapy. I want to understand what you’ve been going through and how you envision life being once things are better.
Once an understanding is reached, we can identify places to take action and focus.
Some areas of focus could include:
Emotions and how they are affecting your behavior, relationships and thoughts.
Grief and how to navigate these feelings.
Life transitions and how to navigate intentional growth.
Healthy skill building.
Throughout the whole process, I want you to feel at ease to openly and honestly express yourself. During our work together, you can expect consistency, authenticity, openness, and creativity. Our sessions will come from a place of collaboration and hope.
My Qualifications
I have a Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Young Adult Bereavement Art Group Facilitator (UC Davis Health)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (Elliott Connie)
Why I do What I do
Life has a strange way of bringing us to unplanned destinations. Each painful part of my life has been followed by a time of growth and improved self-awareness. To me, growing pains is not just an old adage but a poignant truth about life. Instead of avoiding, suppressing, and reacting harmfully, I now notice and lean into the challenges that come my way. And in return, I have found self-respect, courage, fulfilling relationships, and peace of mind.
I’m not saying it’s easy, especially when we’re “in the weeds” of an overwhelming, painful, and scary time.
The work with myself continues each day and that’s ok. It can be uncomfortable and frustrating to outgrow old ways of coping, feeling, and being but it is worth it.
I wholeheartedly believe that the hard times are opportunities for something bigger and have the potential to lead us to something meaningful and worthwhile. Each of our journeys is unique. I love this work because I have the opportunity to support and witness some of those that come my way. If you feel I could be a support and guide to you on your path, I invite you to reach out.
Who I am outside the office
When I am not practicing therapy:
I am gardening
Reading a book
Trying a new recipe
Crocheting
Planning the next trip
Reach Out Today
If you’re struggling and wondering if it’s the right time to reach out, I invite you to contact me. Together we can explore your hopes for therapy and your current struggles. I know it can be difficult to make that first step, and I’m here to talk when you’re ready.