"Loving ourselves through owning our story is the bravest thing we can do."  - Brene Brown

"...without fear there is no courage, without tears there is no joy, and without anger, there is no real love."  - Pete Walker

About Sara

Hello and welcome! I’m Sara Zambo, APC. As a therapist, I aspire to create a welcoming, safe, non-judgmental, and trusting environment for you to explore and process the concerns that are bringing you to therapy.

I often meet with people who are adjusting to a new phase of their life, may be having difficulty managing feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression, or are feeling disconnected from themselves and others in the present because of difficult experiences in their past.

You are the expert of your story and my goal is to hold space, allow you to be heard, and work with you to find meaning and create a new path on your journey. My approach is client centered, collaborative, strengths based, and trauma informed. I am firm in my commitment to helping people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities. You will often hear me say that it is okay to show up just as you are- without pressure to perform, perfect, or mask any parts of yourself.

I work best with clients who prefer to be active participants in their healing and are ready for change. I believe our experiences shape how we think about and relate to the world, ourselves, and others. I also believe it is important to identify, understand, and change the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that no longer serve us. I look forward to meeting with you and helping you along your healing journey!

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 My rate is $120 per session, with some sliding scale spaces available in an effort to remove financial barriers to treatment. Align Wellness's sliding scale spots are prioritized for trans and BIPOC clients. I can provide documentation for insurance reimbursement. As an APC, all of my work with clients at Align Wellness is under the clinical supervision of Melanie Storrusten, LCSW.

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Education and Training
I am an Associate Professional Counselor (APC) and completed my graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Mercer University, Atlanta, in 2020. 
I received Bachelor's Degrees in Forensic Psychology and Law Enforcement from Tiffin University in Tiffin, Ohio in 2016. During my undergrad training, I realized that my passion lied with hearing the stories of people who had found themselves stuck in the system and had experienced significant trauma in their lives.
I wanted to pursue my passion for being with and helping others, which led me to pursue my graduate degree in counseling. 
I completed my clinical training experience at Kennesaw State University's Counseling Center from 2019-2020. I provided brief individual and group counseling for college students who were facing issues related to adjustment, anxiety, depression, and trauma (among others).
After graduate school, I have continued my training in specialized treatment modalities which inform my treatment with clients.

Therapeutic Approach
At the core, my therapeutic approach is person centered and trauma informed. I am also integrative, meaning that I will use specific techniques and modalities from my training to accommodate your unique treatment needs. Additional approaches that inform my work are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Existential, Emotion Focused, and Internal Family Systems. 

My commitment is to approach your healing at your pace, wherever you are in the process, and ensure that you have the skills you need before digging deep. I often share imagery and metaphors with clients to help illustrate their struggles and strengths and find alternative solutions.