Sarah Cavan, LISW
I am an intuitive based therapist with a passion for working with trauma.
I started my journey as a therapist in a high school class that had us evaluate "What I wanted to do when I grew up." In 2003 I received my B.S. in Psychology from Iowa State University. After graduation I worked in the annuity/insurance section for approximately 10 years. In 2013 I returned to academics at the University of Iowa, and graduated with a Masters in Social Work (and some amazing human connections) in May 2015.
I worked in community mental health after graduation and really learned the meaning of social work in the therapeutic role. I obtained my Independent level license (LISW) in Fall 2017, and started working in a group practice in 2018. In January of this year I made the leap to solo practice. Along the way I have met many amazing people, both clients and professionals, that help keep the passion alive. I truly love what I do and every day I am amazed by people's capacity to heal and grow. I am truly honored when someone shares their healing journey with me.
I Am Here to Help
I work with adults and adolescents on an array of concerns using variety of therapeutic interventions depending on the needs of the individual client. I have experience working with a variety of mental health issues, including: traumatic events, developmental and relational trauma, abuse (including narcissistic abuse), bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, Gender Dysphoria, and ADHD.
I am an EMDR trained therapist. I also incorporate aspects of Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Attachment Theory to help promote healing and self-compassion.
When appropriate I also love using humor and/or a good swear word in the healing process. Sometimes things or so absurd that all you can do is laugh or the best way to describe something is a choice swear word.
So, if you find yourself trying to work through a trauma, mood disorder, anxiety, grief/loss, co-occurring disorder, self-harm behaviors, low self-esteem, domestic violence, attachment, or gender transitioning; I am here to help.
Are you swimming in the pool of shame? Is your healing process stuck? Do you struggle to understand yourself and the world around you? Are you looking for a safe, compassionate, and accepting therapy environment to heal? When we feel accepted for who we are and shown compassion, we can do tremendous healing.