ABOUT SARAH WATTS

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Certification in Perinatal Mental Health. I believe that when people feel truly heard, they can better understand their needs — and feel more able to consider change. My goal is to help you move out of overwhelm and reconnect with yourself, so that you can build a life that feels more aligned and sustainable.

In my own journey to parenthood, I discovered that building a family and feeling like yourself as a mom is not as straightforward as I imagined it to be. The hard days navigating fertility and motherhood often felt isolating, especially in a culture shaped by social media and perfectionism. After my own postpartum experience, I pursued advanced training through Postpartum Support International and earned my Certification in Perinatal Mental Health so that I could better support others in this season. I specialize in working with clients through the transitions of fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood. My hope is to offer a grounding, empathetic space where you feel supported and can begin to reimagine a life where you’re not just getting by, but truly thriving.

Clients and colleagues describe me as warm, affirming, and collaborative. I see each client as the expert in their own life and encourage you to take an active role in the therapy process. In our work together, we may explore your past—how you were raised, your life experiences, and your values—to better understand how these shape your present patterns. Together, we’ll notice which responses are serving you and which may need to shift. We’ll identify your needs, untangle current coping patterns, and build new ways of responding that feel more aligned with your values. Our work will be both grounding and practical. While my specialty is working with mothers, I welcome adult clients across a wide range of concerns and life stages.

I approach counseling from a client-centered and Adlerian perspective, integrating a variety of approaches based on your needs and goals. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which I often use in trauma work. I also draw on self-compassion, attachment theory, mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), among others. I consider the many facets of cultural identity as an important part of the work we do together.

I earned my Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University and my undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in Spanish and Human & Organizational Development. Before becoming a counselor, I worked as an educator and coached new teachers with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. I have experience supporting adults in both community clinics and private practice across a wide range of concerns.

Outside of work, I feel most like myself when I’m spending time outside with a coffee in hand and good company—my friends, large extended family, husband, or my three daughters. You might find me recharging at a fitness class, shopping local, reading a new book, or convincing someone to play mahjong with me.