Sara Rapaport (she/her)

Relational 

NARM is relational in that it sees the therapeutic connection itself as part of the healing. Within this safe and supportive space, we can explore old survival patterns and practice new ways of relating. Over time, this strengthens your capacity for authenticity, trust, and connection both inside and outside of therapy.

Holistic

I am trained as a naturopathic physician which allows me to have a holistic (mind-body) understanding of both how to approach your symptoms and approach your healing from a comprehensive point of view.

Biofeedback

I am trained in biofeedback through the BCIA (Biofeedback Certification International Alliance) and focus my practice on functional breathing and stress relieving techniques to increase mindfulness and resilience.

Somatic Therapy (Body Centered)

In NARM, “somatic” doesn’t mean physical touch or bodywork. Instead, it refers to paying attention to your inner, felt experience. The process invites slowing down, listening closely, and trusting your own innate wisdom as a guide toward greater wholeness. Through this practice, what you understand in your mind can begin to align with what you feel in your body, allowing for deeper integration and healing.

Anxiety

Rather than treating anxiety as a symptom to be fixed, I work with anxiety through the lens of exploring underlying unresolved emotions, unmet needs, or past survival strategies that are contributing to current anxious symptoms.

Depression

I view depression is not a flaw but a survival strategy that once helped you cope with disconnection or overwhelm. While protective in the past, these patterns can now leave you feeling stuck or disconnected. In therapy, we explore them with curiosity and compassion, honoring their wisdom while creating space for new ways of being—supporting greater vitality, resilience, and connection.

PTSD

My practice focuses on complex/developmental trauma (rather than shock trauma). Shock trauma results from a single, acute event like a car accident, causing immediate overwhelming stress responses. In contrast, complex trauma stems from prolonged and repeated exposure to traumatic events, often interpersonal such as abuse, neglect, or chronic misattunement (often in childhood) leading to persistent difficulties with emotional regulation, self-esteem, and relationships.

Spirituality

A large aspect of my work focuses on the capacity for connection- to self, others and the non-human world. Often times, as we feel more aliveness and connection within ourselves, a spiritual sense of interconnectedness emerges through this process.

Self-Esteem

I generally hold self-esteem challenges as patterns that formed when our early needs for connection or safety weren’t fully met. These patterns may show up as self-criticism, shame, or difficulty feeling worthy. In therapy, we explore these patterns with compassion, honoring how they once helped you cope, while creating space for a more authentic sense of confidence, self-acceptance, and connection to who you truly are.