Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and make sense of experiences that may feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate alone. I believe meaningful change begins when people feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported while exploring their thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, relational, and grounded in curiosity and compassion. I believe each person brings their own strengths, insight, and resilience into the therapeutic process. Together, we can explore patterns that may be contributing to distress, develop new perspectives, and build practical tools that support growth and well-being.
I draw from several therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and family systems perspectives. My work is also informed by trauma-informed care and an understanding of how early life experiences and relationships shape emotional patterns throughout adulthood.
I am also a Certified Developmental and Relational Trauma Therapist (DARTT). This approach focuses on understanding how early life experiences and attachment patterns influence emotional regulation, identity, and relationships. Through this work, individuals can begin to recognize patterns that developed in response to past experiences and reconnect with their Functional Adult self in the present.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and major life transitions. I also have experience supporting individuals navigating legal system stress and court involvement, including situations where legal processes or system involvement may be impacting mental health, relationships, or family stability.
I offer therapy services to individuals ages 18+.
Areas of Interest:
- Men’s Issues
- Parenting
- Relationship Concerns
- Family Systems
- Legal System Stress & Court Involvement
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
Sarah Schlough, LCSW, DARTT
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified Developmental and Relational Trauma Therapist
Master of Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Madison