Sarah Bingham (She/her)

My Approach to Helping

I believe at their very core people have unique worth. I understand that when a person feels worthy their focus is less on survival and more on their own potential. I value the fact that seeking counseling and asking for help can be difficult. I understand as a counselor, it is a privilege and immense responsibility to enter in to another person's experience. I work together with my client toward the common goal of empowering them to find the internal strength and wisdom that already exists within them. To this end, I believe the client is the expert on themselves and as a counselor, I allow space to explore areas of their life that were either denied to awareness or distorted.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I employ a comprehensive approach to counseling considering each individual’s needs. I utilize evidence-based techniques from Person-centered Theory to offer unconditional positive regard, warmth and openness; Narrative Therapy to understand that "the person is not the problem, but rather the problem is the problem,"; and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to understand distorted thoughts and how they impact your life. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy to offer empowerment and hope for those who have experienced trauma. I hold a Masters in Counseling from Oregon State University, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. I uphold confidentiality and understand policy, laws and ethical standards in regards to privacy. This means when an individual confides in me they can trust that they have arrived a serious audience.