Sara Belding

Sara Belding, LCSW, is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist who specializes in individual and family therapy, with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Her practice is rooted in a relational, attachment-focused, and trauma-informed approach, recognizing that every individual is the expert of their own experiences. She collaborates with her clients to create personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs and foster strategies to enhance their daily lives. Sara pays close attention to the influence of social identities, family dynamics, and the broader cultural context on an individual's sense of self and lived experiences. In her work with children, she engages collaboratively with parents to help them understand the underlying sources of their children's emotions and behaviors, employing effective strategies to support their children's emotional expression and management through expressive and play therapy modalities. Sara is also passionate about advocating for LGBTQIA clients, focusing on issues related to gender diversity and identity for both children and adults, ensuring an inclusive and affirming therapeutic environment.