Sarah Valrejean (she/her/hers)

The first thing I hope you find in my office is a sense of ease. My goal is to offer a compassionate , supportive, empowering space for you to build a sense of safety, care and connection. Though managing the impact of trauma is exhausting , you don't have to do it alone. It can change. You have a voice. My work is somatic, trauma-informed, survivor-led and based in the present moment. As you root in yourself, you will strength the ability to have secure relationships. We will work both.

Using relational based models, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I collaborate with you to identify and understand the underlying emotional patterns, needs and vulnerabilities that are building behind the fights and disconnection. By facilitating open and empathic communication I work collaboratively to create a safe and supportive environment where together you can explore and express emotions, reconnect, rebuild trust and foster a deeper sense of intimacy, partnership and play.

Intimate Partner violence can be confusing, like a fog or a continuing swirling merry go round you can't quite get off. It can be hard to know if what you are experiencing is indeed abuse and even more complicated to figure out what to do. This isn

Intimate Partner violence can be confusing, like a fog, or a swirling merry go round you can't quite get off. It can be hard to know if what you are experiencing is abuse, and even more complicated to figure out what to do. This isn't a stranger. It is someone you have loved and may still love. It is someone you may have built a life with. No one has the right answer. It isn't simple. I offer space to sit and talk. To lift the fog for a bit so you can see and decide what is right for you.

Attachment theory has lifelong relevance. We still need solid, secure attachments with our primary partners in adulthood. A solid place to come back to for comfort ,and a strong place to leave from to adventure. Patterns established in childhood continue to shape our emotional well-being and influence our interactions in adulthood. It impacts how we engage or avoid conflict at work and with friends. The good news is attachment styles are not fixed, we can earn secure attachment.

Our bodies hold wisdom and they also hold trauma. When we learn to slow down and listen and respond to what our bodies are saying. When we realize emotions and sensations come and go -no matter how pleasant or challenging. When we have the realization that we aren't at the mercy of every sensation, emotion and thought, but that we can influence what is happening. What we pay attention to. How we respond to it. The world begins to shift. We gain some power back over our own bodies.

Attachment theory has lifelong relevance. We still need solid, secure attachments with our primary partners in adulthood. A solid place to come back to for comfort ,and a strong place to leave from to adventure. Patterns established in childhood continue to shape our emotional well-being and influence our interactions in adulthood. It impacts how we engage or avoid conflict at work and with friends. The good news is attachment styles are not fixed, we can earn secure attachment.

EFT is a highly effective approach that focuses on understanding and reshaping the dynamics within your relationship. Through EFT, I collaborate with couples to identify and express their softer emotions, recognize patterns of interaction and cultivate secure attachment bonds. We will build a safe supportive space for you to explore your emotional experiences, communicate your needs and develop deeper understanding and empathy towards one another.