Sarah Barrett

I provide individual teletherapy for adults across the state of Oregon. I have a passion for helping people heal from trauma, decrease anxiety, and improve their self-esteem. Before patients come to see me, they “feel bad” almost reflexively and frequently experience high anxiety. They are wracked with feelings of guilt and may be afraid of upsetting people. They often over-extend themselves in the name of service to others. On the outside, my clients look like they have it together but feel internally like they are just treading water. If that sounds familiar, you’ve come to the right place.

Counseling may be for you if:

You find it easier to focus on other’s emotions and needs than on your own.

You like to think and are insightful, but don’t always know how to feel.

You have difficulty experiencing emotions beyond an overwhelming sense of guilt or just “feeling bad.”

You feel resentful that other people don’t work as hard as you, but are terrified to ask for what you want or need from others.

You are often anxious or tense; relaxation and rest feel nearly impossible.

You feel trapped by family pressures or relationships that refuse to evolve.

I specialize in treating trauma (especially complex or childhood trauma), anxiety, and difficulties with self-esteem.