Sara LaCasse, Ph.D., LLC

The process of therapy begins with establishing a sense of trust and safety wherein individuals can explore themselves and how they came to be who they are. In understanding our individual strengths, and vulnerabilities we can gain and challenge our capacity for change, acceptance, and growth as an individual. I hope to assist each individual in gaining insight and understanding to feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, leading towards greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and integration of the self. The integration of the self may be found through greater body awareness and acceptance, enhanced self-worth and self-esteem or a balance between change and acceptance. I look to assess and understand the developmental stage of the child/adolescent and modify my approach to match their needs. I will work with the parent(s), teachers, and other providers in assuring the child is receiving comprehensive care, and their therapeutic needs are met in as many areas of their life as possible.