“Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.”
Pema Chodron
Sarah McAdams, Intern, M.S. in Counseling Psychology Student (she/her)
The Work
I am currently earning my Master of Science in Counseling Psychology at the University of Baltimore. I am passionate about working with individuals of all ages and from all walks of life, with a particular focus on adults. I have worked primarily with college students so far.
I gravitate toward a person-centered approach to therapy while integrating various treatment modalities catered toward a client’s individual needs and goals. I plan to expand my offerings as I progress through my program and training.
Groups you feel knowledgeable about/allied with/or part of.
Adoption Experience, Person of Color, Multicultural, Cisgender, Disabled Person/Person with Disability, Living with Chronic Pain/Illness, Gender Non-Binary/Non-Conforming, LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, Young Adult, Older Adult, Woman
Education/certifications
B.A. in Anthropology, University of Maryland, May 2005
Candidate for M.S. in Counseling Psychology, University of Baltimore, expected graduation: May 2026
Trainings/Readings
Books:
What Happened to You, Dr. Bruce Perry
My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies,
by Resmaa Menakem
The Zen of Therapy, by Mark Epstein, M.D.
Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart, by Mark Epstein, M.D.
Acceptance and Committment Therapy: The Process and Practice of Mindful Change, by Steven C. Hayes, Kirk D. Strosahl, and Kelly G. Wilson
Training:
Fall 2024 to Spring 2025, Fellowship Program at the Psychoanalytic Training Institute (Washington, DC)
Fun facts -- three fun facts.
- Cooking for people is my love language.
- Being out in nature is my happy place.
- Yoga and meditation are my self-care practices.
Therapy Services and populations/dx you might refer out for -- (i.e. -- eating d/o, sex therapy, etc.)
Eating Disorders
Psychosis
Couples or Families
Individuals experiencing suicidal ideation
Sex Therapy
