Sara King

Embracing a holistic approach to mental wellness, Sara King, MS, LPC (GA), LCMHC (NC), NCC, RYT, views the counseling experience as a transformative journey of self-discovery and intentional living. With a diverse background that spans both the arts and mental health fields, Sara brings a unique perspective to her therapeutic practice, blending creativity with evidence-based techniques to foster healing and growth.

Sara's clinical expertise was honed at The Anxiety and Stress Management Institute in the greater metro Atlanta area, where she received comprehensive training in treating a broad spectrum of anxiety disorders. This specialized experience laid the foundation for her current practice, where she excels in addressing anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, and a range of other mental health concerns. Her approach is integrative yet firmly rooted in a humanistic framework, reflecting her strong belief in each individual's innate capacity for healing and the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship.

In her counseling sessions, clients can expect a collaborative environment that encourages curiosity and insight development. Sara draws from a diverse toolkit of empirically supported therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure response prevention, EMDR, brainspotting, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and motivational interviewing. This versatility allows her to tailor therapy to each client's unique needs, ensuring a personalized and effective treatment experience.

Adding another dimension to her practice, Sara is also a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. This qualification underscores her commitment to the mind-body connection, enabling her to offer holistic approaches to healing through movement and breath work. She is passionate about helping clients understand the unique language of their bodies, integrating physical awareness into the therapeutic process.

At Santé Counseling, Sara works with adolescents and adults, addressing a wide range of presenting concerns. Her areas of focus include anxiety disorders (such as GAD, social anxiety, health anxiety, phobias, and panic attacks), depression, OCD, self-harm, trauma, grief, life transitions, LGBTQIA issues, women's issues, body-focused repetitive behaviors, identity exploration, self-esteem enhancement, and relationship concerns. Through her compassionate and skilled approach, Sara empowers clients to reconnect with their whole being and navigate life's challenges with greater awareness and intention.