Sarah Dawn Elaine Penston is a creative and passionate Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional-Level II, and Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, licensed in Virginia and Washington. With a deep commitment to a creative approach in all aspects of life, she specializes in helping teens and adults navigate mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD through a blend of expressive arts therapy, somatic practices, and trauma-informed methodologies. Sarah's counseling style is shaped by her expertise in polyvagal theory, body-centered therapies, and trauma-informed yoga, alongside practices such as the Trauma-Informed 12 Steps. She co-creates treatment plans that are tailored to each client's unique needs. Her work is particularly focused on trauma and identity exploration, approached from a neurodivergent affirming perspective. Sarah proudly advocates for inclusivity and identity-affirming practices for clients from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ-PIA+, BDSM/kink, and those engaged in poly/consensual nonmonogamy or paganism. Her goal is to guide individuals in discovering their true selves and cultivating a life filled with creativity and passion, as well as uncovering aspects of themselves they love.