Sarah Wightman, BA
Clinical Areas of Interest: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, couples counseling, family therapy, self-esteem, women's Issues
Treatments Provided: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
Education: MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Wake Forest University, 2025 anticipated); BA in Psychology, Creative Writing, and Stage Management (Lindenwood University, 2021)
Private pay fee: $50 per individual session (sliding scale sometimes offered)
Sarah (she/her) is currently earning her master's degree at Wake Forest's CACREP-accredited program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is additionally completing requirements for her certification in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and is excited to expand her horizons through her work at Upaya. Her drive for counseling is rooted in her personal experience of the healing powers of therapy. Sarah is under the supervision of Upaya's Director, Amanda Bittner, PHD, and serves clients (14+) located in Missouri (in-person or telehealth) and Illinois (telehealth-only) via individual, couples, and family therapy.
Sarah wants her clients to know that they are not alone and that "progress" can take many forms. Taking the first step of the journey can often be the most difficult stage in the prioritization of mental health. Clients can expect a client-centered, highly validating approach balanced with a focus on the changes clients want to make. Sarah values enhancing her clients' abilities to advocate for themselves, and she commits to establishing a strong working alliance that fosters a desire to continue working collaboratively toward one's wellness goals.
When Sarah is not at Upaya, she is most likely studying for her next test or writing a paper in the company of her husband, their dog Hermione, and their cat Marble. Please reach out if you are interested in doing therapy with Sarah by contacting us below or calling 314-252-0675.