Sara Elkington

Sara Elkington, MA, LMHC

Phone: (206)-947-5735

Sara Elkington, MA, LMHC is a licensed mental health therapist with a Master's degree in Existential Psychology. She has specialized experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, dissociative symptoms, post-traumatic reactions, intimate partner abuse recovery, ADHD-related issues, and those living with a life-altering medical condition or chronic illness. She firmly believes in the power of counseling to promote self-development and resilience. 

Drawing upon her expertise in attachment-based theory and psychodynamic therapy gained through her graduate training and subsequent clinical practice, Sara offers therapeutic guidance that validates and explores the meanings of stuck patterns and difficult emotions. She also equips clients with practical cognitive and mindfulness-based skills to promote emotional regulation and enhanced mental well-being. Sara takes a compassionate and non-directive approach to understanding each client's unique experiences and perspective. 

In addition to her work with individuals, Sara is passionate about counseling visual artists, writers, performers, musicians, and other creative professionals. She highly values diverse and varied forms of creative expression as a means to promote self-discovery, build community, and enable healing.