Frequently Asked Questions

It might…but my courses are not meant to replace therapy – instead they can augment it. It is more accurate to expect that you may feel you have a coach, walking by your side as you work to regain a sense of thriving in your life.

No, not at all. If just listening works for you, do that.

Yes and no. I do not reveal information about myself in sessions unless it is clinically relevant to that patient (we call it “professional use of self”). However…if my patients come across Thriving Bravely, which I hope they will, their reactions may lead to some interesting therapeutic material. We are, thankfully, witnessing more openness and less stigma about mental health problems. People are talking openly about their struggles and it is thrilling and a relief to see people being unapologetic and unashamed of their challenges. I made a personal and professional decision that I wanted to support this shift; I have chosen what I feel okay sharing. At the end of the day, authenticity and truthfulness is part of my own journey of thriving. If others have negative reactions to that, I accept that they may just feel differently, and I wish them well.

Yes, without doubt. We are people first, therapists second. Statistically, between 10-17% of the population experiences a depressive episode each year (differs by age group).
Therefore, with an estimated 200,000 therapists in the U.S., it is reasonable to conclude that if these therapists are age 26 and older, 5.4-9.1% of them have had a depressive episode.
That’s roughly 11,000 – 18,000 people, or 1 out of 18, to 1 out of 11 therapists. I hope their experiences have made them even more insightful and empathic.

When I’ve been depressed in the past, those feelings receded to the background during sessions. Anxiety, as well. It refreshes me to be of service, and I am so focused on listening and being present.
I have found a work pace and style that builds in rest and quiet moments. (I think of it like an athlete having down time). The key is developing sensitivity to one’s own cues and needs.

No problem at all. Within 30 days of purchasing a course, you may request 100% refund. No questions asked (although I would, of course, love your feedback so you are welcome to email me too, at sarah@thrivingbravely.com.

Yes, it is yours forever. We recommend you download whatever you want to keep as the online access will not be available for more than 30 days after the course ends.

Thank you for asking; I am not working with new patients right now. If that changes, the website will be updated. You may find that the course “A Thriving Life”, which includes group Zoom calls with me, is a great format for you to be able to share and ask questions.

It happened somewhat haphazardly! While I was on track to go to medical school, along the way I became captivated by my courses in psychology and social work. After several years working within mental health agencies, an urban emergency room, and a hospital, I realized that what I loved most, and had a gift for, was connecting with people at the most vulnerable places inside them. Being a therapist, uniquely combines my love of science, intuitive problem-solving and intellectual challenge. I was so inspired by the extraordinary therapists I’ve been very fortunate to work with – I suppose in my own way I am doing my best to pay it forward.

Laugh, be with friends, read, more reading, barre workouts, baking, writing, working with my hands, being with my husband (not necessarily in that order). Oh, and my dog. And British crime shows.