Sarah Thilmony

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW). I specialize in working with children (6+) and adolescents who struggle with mental health issues through individual therapy, as well as families in navigating ways to better support one another through family therapy. Life can be stressful. I hope to be able to provide a safe, supportive environment to be curious and find healthy ways to cope with these stressors, manage intense/uncomfortable emotions, and live the life you want to live.

I use several modalities to meet the needs of individuals and families in therapy including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), mindful-based strategies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I also have training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF- CBT) to support children and adolescents, and their caregivers better process thoughts and emotions related to a traumatic experience. I believe in meeting individuals and families where they are at, and being flexible in my therapeutic approach.

My journey to becoming a licensed independent social worker (LICSW) started at Minnesota State University- Moorhead where I received a bachelors in social work. I went on to attend the University of Denver where I received a masters in social work. I have worked in a variety of settings as a therapist/social worker for the past 13 years that includes an adolescent residential treatment center, child and adolescent psychiatric inpatient hospital, and school social worker. I have experience working with children and adolescents who struggle with their mental health, along with their guardians.

Personally, I find balance by being outdoors, spending time with my family and friends, hanging out with my giant golden doodle, and practicing yoga and meditation.