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I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy EdS, as well as a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seton Hall University.

Whether suffering from a long term illness or struggling with life’s stressors, we all need a little support. Stepping Stone Counseling, LL, utilizes a holistic approach to help you move forward, cope with those stressors and strive to live a happy and fulfilled life. Clients should expect to feel welcomed in a warm, confidential, and nonjudgemental environment to explore their struggles.

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I’m a licensed professional counselor, sound facilitator, and certified ketamine-assisted psychotherapist. I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you can better understand yourself and learn practical tools to navigate life’s challenges.

I specialize in helping clients manage depression, anxiety, substance use, and the stress these issues can place on relationships, families, school, or work. Whether you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I offer meaningful strategies and compassionate support tailored to your needs.

My approach emphasizes the powerful connection between mind, body, and spirit. By integrating traditional talk therapy with sound healing and a holistic perspective, I aim to help you create lasting, positive change in your life.

With 29 years of experience in the field, I remain deeply committed to helping individuals and families impacted by the far-reaching effects of mental illness and every day life stressors. I believe meaningful change begins when clients feel safe, seen, heard and supported. I create a nurturing, emotionally safe environment and emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing. Known for my nonjudgmental, compassionate approach.

My work is collaborative and individualized, integrating evidence-based practices through a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens. I draw from cognitive-behavioral, strengths-based, and relational approaches while incorporating Sandplay Therapy, expressive and play-based techniques, mind-body practices, meditation, stress management, and psychoeducation. When clinically appropriate, these methods are thoughtfully blended into a comprehensive approach that supports healing, growth, and overall wellness.

I earned my undergraduate degree in Family Studies from the University of Maryland in 1998. After returning to New Jersey, I began working in community mental health while pursuing my Master of Social Work at Rutgers University, graduating magna cum laude in 2002. I completed three years of study and specialized training in Sandplay Therapy. I went on to provide intensive in-home family and individual therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and parents in crisis. After four years of postgraduate supervision and clinical work, I earned my Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential in 2008.

I continued to provide therapeutic services through New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care and I also worked in outpatient settings, supporting children, teens, adults, and parents.

My journey to becoming a therapist was driven by hope and unwavering intention to support individuals navigating life’s challenges. In my practice, I take a client-centered approach, grounded in understanding the unique interplay between individuals and their environments. I view each person holistically, recognizing the profound connection between the physical and mental well-being. Using mindfulness and behavioral techniques, I help clients tap into this synergy to find balance and resilience.

Sarah Clark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is dedicated to providing services to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma. Sarah believes in the importance of developing a strong therapeutic alliance with her clients and meeting each of their individual needs in a unique way.

Sarah has experience working in a wide variety of school settings, as well as community-based organizations and mental health clinics. Sarah is passionate about utilizing evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. In addition to these experiences, Sarah has experience providing family therapy, as well as facilitating support groups for caregivers. By using a strengths perspective approach, Sarah aims to assist each client to develop the necessary coping skills and strategies to reach their desired therapeutic goals.

I was born and raised in Montana and have a genuine passion for nature and the outdoors. I received my Bachelors in Psychology at Montana State University in 2001. I then pursued my Masters of Social Work degree and graduated in 2008 from the University of Montana. This graduate program had a focus on providing a social justice and integrated practitioner perspective. I have an eclectic style that can be tailored to each unique individual. My primary therapeutic methods include Mindfulness Based, Holistic, Exposure, Narrative, Cognitive and Behavioral, Strengths Based & Solution Focused Therapies. I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate environment that often helps people feel comfortable. A true passion of mine is structuring therapeutic activities for clients to express, process, increase self-awareness, and de-stress from life’s challenging and developmental experiences.