SARA NEWMAN, LISW-S

Sara Newman (pronouns: she/her) is an experienced licensed independent social worker supervisor (LISW-S) with over 18 years of clinical experience in community mental health and private practice settings. She provides individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Sara’s specialty areas include: anxiety, depression, mindfulness, relaxation training, developmental disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder. She utilizes treatment approaches that are evidence-based, and uniquely tailored to each client.

Sara holds two undergraduate degrees from Baldwin Wallace College in music and psychology. She also earned her master’s degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University. In addition to her graduate coursework, Sara has completed training in yoga and incorporates mind body interventions into counseling.

Prior to joining Wellness Grove, Sara worked in a variety of clinical settings with individuals across the lifespan. She has experience working in school and outpatient counseling settings, as well as with populations such as those with developmental disabilities and autism. Sara has worked with a variety of different mental health issues.

Sara’s approach to counseling is collaborative, non-judgmental, holistic, and client centered. She has experience in using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and mindfulness interventions with clients.

Her strengths include: empathy, humor, creativity, and kindness.