Sarah Roberts

Sarah Roberts, LSW, she/ her: I care deeply about helping you feel less stuck and more connected to yourself. As a relational, trauma‑informed therapist, I aim to create a warm, grounded space where you can slow down, make sense of what you’re carrying, and begin to shift the patterns that are keeping you feeling stuck—at a pace that feels right for you. I believe meaningful change happens through both insight and a real sense of connection in the therapy room.

I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and trauma‑related concerns. I’m especially interested in helping you notice patterns that keep showing up in your life and understand how identity, relationships, and past experiences shape the way you move through the world. Together, we can explore new ways of responding that create more flexibility and relief in your day‑to‑day life.

My approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and mindfulness‑based practices. I use these approaches flexibly, tailoring our work to what you need in order to support both deeper insight and practical, lasting change.

I see you as the expert in your own life. My role is to support you in reconnecting with your insight, values, and strengths, and to work together in a way that feels collaborative, steady, and oriented toward change that feels real and sustainable.

Education and Credentials

• Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan
• BA in Psychology from Rice University
• Licensed Social Worker
• Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP)

Please describe the therapeutic modalities you practice and any relevant certifications or specialized training you’ve completed.

I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based practices, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I work from a trauma-informed, relational lens and tailor my approach to each client, focusing on understanding patterns while also supporting practical, meaningful change. Mindfulness is an important part of my work, and I am a Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP).

What do you like to do when you are not working? What do you do for fun?

I love to spend time outside—going for long walks with a good podcast, hammocking, and hiking when I can. I also enjoy iced lattes and practicing my own barista skills at home, or reading in a coffee shop. I like a good fiction read or a well-paced non-fiction or memoir, one of my favorites is John Green’s The Anthropocene Reviewed and I’m currently reading to Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. My friends are my happy place, and we love exploring Chicago, whether that’s going to live music, checking out happy hours, or just finding new spots around the city.

What are you excited about? What is your passion? What do you want to learn more about?

I’m passionate about helping clients better understand themselves and move through patterns that feel stuck or overwhelming. I focus on creating space for insight, support, and practical tools that support meaningful and lasting change. I’m also committed to ongoing growth in how I support clients with anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.

What do you like about being a therapist?

I like being a therapist because I get to sit with people in the midst of really important parts of their lives and help them make sense of what feels confusing or stuck. I value the process of building understanding together and seeing people start to feel more connected to themselves over time.

What’s your “go to” creative or restorative outlet?  

My go-to restorative outlets include yoga, crocheting, and DIY projects. I also love picking up random DIY projects—most recently I refinished my dining room table. I also enjoy spending time outside and going for walks when I can.