My name is Sara and I am from New York! I have struggled with anxiety and depression for years--it's a constant battle, but I have also learned that it gives me a larger lens in which to look at the world. I now see my anxiety and depression as a type of strength that I can continue to use to help me understand others and myself. I currently work as a youth care worker and counselor at a high school for young girls and transgender boys dealing with mental health issues/ struggling to maintain social and emotional stability. I have some experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and am certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention. I also have a BA in African Studies and a partial MPH (although the MPH was not the route for me)! I love to hike and I have lived in Tanzania for over a year! I have a puppy named Molly whom I love dearly and I am looking to start a career in counseling. I am non-judgmental and am very open-minded. People and peers say that I make them feel comfortable opening up and sharing. Hope I can do the same for you!