Sarah Borger, MA, LPCC
sarah.borger@affinitypsych.com
We often don’t come to therapy with our problems; we come with the solutions we’ve created to survive, push through, protect, avoid, or heal – solutions that just aren’t working for us any longer. You are the expert of your experience; my hope is to walk alongside you and provide insight, empathy, and strategies to find a way forward that lets in more light.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a BA in Theatre Arts and an MA in Counseling, and I’m honored to have over ten years experience in the field.
I specialize in working with perinatal populations, infertility, trauma, LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, and anyone feeling untethered during a time of transition. I recognize the vulnerability and courage it takes to open up and do this work – the fact that you’re reading through bios and considering taking a step toward therapy is pretty tremendous.
How I Work
Many people enter therapy feeling disconnected from themselves, stuck in a version of their story that depletes or erases their worth, seeking to reignite a truer version of self. We’ll work together to deepen your connections with yourself and others, shift any unhelpful patterns, and better integrate the stories you hold. Some of this work may involve using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), mindfulness, narrative, cognitive-behavioral, or solution-focused strategies – we’ll create the roadmap together.
Our time together is a place to discover and strengthen your sense of self-worth: I’ll never tell you to “look on the bright side,” but we will take time to reflect on your progress and celebrate the wins along the way.
My approach is trauma-informed, social-justice-centered, and grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a sense of humor.
What Sets Me Apart As a Therapist?
As both a bookworm and a creative type, I keep up with reading and research on therapeutic strategies while ensuring your sessions are tailored specifically for you. I recognize how certain systems oppress, ignore, and abuse people based on identity and how this connects to mental health; my goal is that in our sessions you are fully seen and heard. I’ve also personally experienced a non-linear path to parenthood, profound grief, and deep joy, all of which inform the work I love to do.
When I’m not in the office, I can be found with my family, playing tennis, being a stay-at-home Broadway star, or enjoying time with my cantankerous rescue dog.
