You're Doing Everything Right—But It Still Feels Like Too Much
You keep showing up. You work, parent, email, smile, push through. But inside? You feel anxious, untethered, and deeply exhausted.
You've seen specialists, followed protocols, and done the research. Yet your body remains unpredictable, and no one sees what it costs you to simply exist in this new reality.
This Isn't Just About Symptoms—It's About Loss
What most people don't understand, yet you know all too well, is that chronic illness and medical trauma transform more than just your physical health. They fundamentally alter your identity, your sense of safety, and your relationship with the world around you.
This isn't just about managing symptoms. It's about navigating the profound grief of what you have lost, what has changed, and what is still unknown. It's also about the exhaustion of battling complex medical systems while still trying to show up as your best self in the roles that matter to you, all while feeling compromised by a body that, in too many ways, no longer feels like your own.
You need support, you need understanding, and you need a way forward.
You Don't Need to Be Fixed. You Need to Be Met.
I'm Sara Anderson, MA, LPC, NBCC, CYT, HTCP
Licensed psychotherapist and somatic trauma specialist with 25+ years of experience supporting women whose health crises have unraveled more than just their health.
I've Lived It Too
I know what it means to move through the world in a body you no longer fully trust. I know how disorienting, isolating, and surreal it can feel.
In Their Words
C.J.
Through Sara, I found myself again.
N.S.
I felt so stressed, so alone, had no support, and then I connected with Sara.
G.H.
I kept pushing through, but nothing was really working, and everything was harder, until I did the work with Sara.
Specialized Support for Your Unique Journey
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Post-Stroke Trauma
After a stroke, the loss of identity, overwhelming grief, and ongoing medical challenges can feel deeply isolating. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to process the emotional and psychological impact of your experience—and begin to reconnect with yourself in a new way.
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Chronic Health Conditions
Living with ongoing, unpredictable medical issues brings a unique set of struggles - from managing distressing symptoms to confronting misdiagnosis and a lack of understanding from those around you. Whether it's POTS, Long COVID, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Interstitial Cystitis, or another chronic illness, therapy empowers you to work through these complex experiences with compassion.
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Medical Trauma
Traumatic medical experiences—like medical gaslighting, surgical error, birth trauma, medical complications, or the dehumanizing effects of the healthcare system—can leave lasting emotional wounds. Therapy supports you in healing those traumas and reclaiming your voice, autonomy, and sense of safety in your own body.
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Post-Injury Trauma
Recovering from a significant or life-altering injury is not just a physical journey - it's an emotional and psychological one, too. Therapy supports you in processing the trauma, redefining your sense of self, and cultivating resilience.
Together, We'll Work Gently—From the Inside Out
This is not therapy that rushes you to "get over it." It's therapy that gives you space to be in it, so you can finally move forward with yourself. This work is deeply attuned, trauma-based, somatic, and integrative—designed to support profound healing, not surface-level fixes.
Calm your nervous system
Learn simple, body-based tools to regulate and find relief.
Build a new sense of safety
Reconnect with a felt sense of self—not as a goal, but as a truth.
Reclaim your life
Honor grief while rediscovering your right to be—not just perform.
How It Works
I offer a compassionate, integrative approach designed for individuals navigating chronic illness, medical trauma, and the emotional toll of living in a body that may not always feel safe or feel like it's yours. My work bridges nervous system regulation, creative expression, depth psychology, and trauma-informed care to support true healing—not just symptom relief.
Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
This gentle, listening-based intervention supports nervous system regulation, helping your brain and body feel safe. It builds resilience to stress and sensory overload, promoting healing from chronic conditions and trauma.
EMDR Therapy
A research-backed therapy that helps your brain reprocess distressing memories or ongoing trauma so they no longer feel overwhelming, fostering long-term nervous system flexibility.
Havening Techniques
A gentle, touch-based approach that calms the brain’s alarm system and shifts how painful memories are stored, rewiring stress patterns for lasting relief from trauma.
Art Therapy
Healing through creative expression, offering a nonverbal pathway to explore experiences, emotions, and trauma, especially when words feel out of reach, strengthening the mind-body connection.
Applied Somatic Jungian Therapy
This approach combines depth psychology with body-based awareness to explore symbolic meaning and the emotional roots of physical symptoms, fostering long-term healing from shame and unresolved trauma.
Relational, Mindful, & Self-Compassionate Therapy
At the core is a safe, empathic relationship where your experience is honored. We engage in gentle reflection to uncover needs, foster self-compassion, and loosen patterns keeping your nervous system stuck in survival.
Whether we’re engaging the body, the imagination, or meaningful conversation, our work builds long-term resilience by gently rewiring the way pain, memory, and stress are held in your system. Together, we create space for healing and the possibility of feeling more like yourself again—even in the midst of difficulty.
Your Journey: Key Details
Understanding the practical aspects of your therapeutic journey is important. Here's what you need to know about sessions, personalized support, fees, and access to care.
Session Length & Frequency
Sessions are typically 60-90 minutes, tailored to your needs. We usually meet weekly, with flexibility to adjust frequency based on your capacity and goals.
Tailored, Integrative Support
Every session is customized, integrating somatic therapies, EMDR, Havening Techniques™, Jungian depth work, and mindful self-compassion to support emotional healing and physiological resilience.
Fees & Payment
I do not accept or bill insurance. Payment is expected at the time of service. HSA/FSA and all major cards accepted. Session costs typically range from $200-$350, based on length and complexity.
Simple, Private Access
Operating outside insurance networks ensures personalized, confidential care. This means your support is fully focused on your unique healing journey, free from third-party limitations. By working directly together, we can build a deeper, more trusting relationship without the constraints of managed care.
This approach allows for a more tailored, flexible treatment plan that evolves alongside your needs, allowing me to dedicate my full attention to the healing process that is centered on you and your wellbeing.
Prioritizing this level of personalized care can make all the difference when navigating the complexities of chronic illness or other health challenges. You deserve a space where you feel fully seen, heard, and supported - not just as a patient, but as a whole person.
Begin Your Journey to Being Fully Seen, Felt, & Heard
Here, you don't have to pretend to be okay. You don't have to explain or justify. You're allowed to be tired. Scared. Grieving. Real.
Yes, you can reach me at 770-328-0746. While I may not answer immediately, I commit to returning your call by the next business day.
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Do I need a doctor's referral to see you?
Absolutely not. You are welcome to book directly with me; no referral is required to begin your therapeutic journey.
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Do you offer in-person or online sessions?
All sessions are conducted virtually via Zoom, allowing you to connect with me from the comfort and convenience of your preferred location.
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I don't live in Georgia, can I still see you?
Unfortunately, my licensure as a Professional Counselor is specific to the state of Georgia. Therefore, I can only provide services to residents within Georgia.