Sara Dickson

Therapist

As a therapist, my goal is to foster a safe, supportive space for my clients to grow, change, and heal. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey that can lead to meaningful, lasting growth by honoring each person’s story and building on their unique strengths. My approach is flexible and responsive, drawing from cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and relational therapies to meet each person's unique needs.

I’m also completing certification in EMDR therapy, a powerful approach that supports healing by helping clients understand and reprocess earlier experiences that may be influencing current patterns of anxiety, reactivity, or distress.

Incorporating strengths-based and values-driven strategies, my therapy sessions focus on empowering clients to recognize and build upon their inherent resilience and capabilities. I help clients develop practical skills and strategies to manage the challenges they face, while remaining focused on their values and personal goals so that they can move toward a more fulfilling and authentic life.

I am currently under the supervision of Devin Maroney, LCSW-C, and am working towards licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maryland and the District of Columbia. I have a BA in Sociology and Women’s Studies from the College of William and Mary, an MA in Education from George Washington University, and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University.

Sara is the first associate invited to join Oaklight Counseling and exemplifies the values of this practice; she is kind, thoughtful, and wise. When I first met Sara I was struck by her ability to form a warm connection and to listen deeply. I am so grateful to have her on the team and to know that she will be sharing her gifts with the community.

- Devin Maroney

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