Sarah Hays, PsyD LMHC

DOCTORAL CLINICIAN

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Workshops/Public Speaking, Consultation

Services
Areas of Specialty

ADHD, Autism, Identity Work, Games Industry & Community

Late Teens, Adults, 2E/Gifted & Talented, LGBTQ+

Populations

My Approach

I consider myself a generalist clinician. I have experience addressing recovery/addiction, sexual problems, gender/identity, behavior problems, trauma, ADHD, interpersonal conflict, depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and more. My interest is to empower and support my clients - to work together and personalize their therapy to suit them individually. I work to provide a safe and productive space for clients to overcome adversity, and care deeply about understanding each person's diversity in identity and presence. I strive to remain open to and aware of my biases - including my privilege, identities, and beliefs.

Therapy

I have developed my career around integrating individuals' media passions into my therapy work. I am interested in how we can use tech to improve health. I am passionate about understanding individuals' intersectional identities and how to empower them to live fully. Though geek therapy is my specialty, I do not only seek geek clientele.

I enjoy becoming creative in selecting my interventions - considering no single therapy technique useful for every person. My style is direct and I like to explain concepts by using contextual examples. I tend to be considered open, flexible, and acknowledging by previous clientele.

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Types of Therapy

I draw from several evidence-based approaches to individual therapy, including those listed below. The specific approaches are tailored to each client and their preferences and needs. 

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

  • Compassion Focused

  • Culturally Sensitive

  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

  • Eclectic

  • Gottman Method

  • Humanistic

  • Integrative

  • Mindfulness-Based CBT

  • Narrative

  • Person-Centered

  • Positive Psychology

  • Trauma-focused (Cognitive Processing (CPT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

  • Strengths-Based

  • Feminist Therapy Modalities

Education & License Information

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Washington, LH60875142
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, University of St. Thomas
Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology, University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Minnesota Duluth

Areas of Expertise 

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Autism

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Chronic Illness & Pain

  • Depression

  • Dual Diagnosis

  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy

  • Queer Identities

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Sexuality/Identity

  • Sleep or Insomnia

  • Stress

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Video Game Addiction

Rates

Individual Therapy: $200 per 53 minute session

Couples/Family Therapy: $300 per 83 minute session

Insurance

Out of Network; Superbills provided to submit to insurance

Location

Remote, serving all of Washington state