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Sarah Boyd, MA LPCC
Psychotherapist
Clinical expertise in treating individuals with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), personality disorders, substance use, co-occurring disorders, relational issues, and neurodivergence. Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy and trauma-informed approaches.
My Story
I have always really loved people. From a young age, I have been drawn to developing deep connections and helping others. I took my first psychology course when I was a senior in high school and was immediately hooked on the study of human thought and behavior. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) in Psychology and Communication and began my career journey working in the non-profit sector supporting individuals with home and community-based services. I also spent a significant amount of time working for the State of MN advocating for children and adolescents in the court system, which triggered my desire to return to school and pursue my passion for mental health. I obtained my Master's Degree and am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with the State of Minnesota. I enjoy connecting with others, hearing their stories, supporting them as they navigate their mental health, and building meaningful and trusting relationships with the individuals I serve. It is truly one of my greatest honors to walk alongside people in their journey toward healing. In my spare time, I enjoy creating art pieces with my husband, spending time with my family, playing with my two (2) English Bulldogs, coaching gymnastics, reading, traveling, and doing anything outdoors.
Professional Experience
My education and training include a Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Psychology and Communication from Bethel University, and a Master’s Degree in Integrated Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with the State of Minnesota and am currently pursuing licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC) with the State of Minnesota.
I enjoy working with individuals, adolescents, and children. I am dedicated to helping people navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and psychological well-being. I specialize in addressing trauma, life transitions, relational issues, anxiety, depression, psychosis, SPMI, personality disorders, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and neurodivergence.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices with advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and trauma informed approaches. I also have clinical experience working in residential, crisis, and outpatient service settings.
I believe the therapeutic process starts with building a collaborative, trusting, and non-judgmental relationship with the individuals I serve. Healing is not a one-size fits all journey, and I will work with clients to identify desired changes and therapeutic goals. It is my hope that through a collaborative relationship, I can empower individuals to make positive changes toward their goals in an effort to improve their overall well-being.
Special Offerings:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Learn More
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Learn More
- Child and Adolescent Therapy Learn More
Clinician Specialties
Counseling for Anxiety
Is anxiety taking over your life? Does it feel like you can’t control it no matter how hard you try? Have you already tried therapy but found it ineffective?
If this sounds like you, Mindfully Healing can help. Our practice offers the most effective forms of treatment, to get relief from the anxiety that you deserve.
When it comes to treating anxiety disorders, research shows that therapy is usually the most effective option. That’s because anxiety therapy – as opposed to anxiety medication – treats more than just symptoms to the problem.
Grief & Bereavement Counseling
Bereavement and grief aren’t light-hearted topics. Bereavement refers to the process of recovering from the death of a loved one, and grief is a reaction for any form of loss. Both encompass a wide range of emotions such as fear, anger and deep, deep sadness.
The process of adapting to a loss can dramatically change from person to person, depending on his or her background, beliefs, relationship to the person who’s passed, and other factors.
Common symptoms of grief can be physical, emotional or social.
Therapy for Depression
Are you feeling hopeless, isolated and not your usual self? You might be feeling depressed or deep despair.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
At Mindfully Healing, we believe that every child and adolescent deserves a safe space to express themselves, explore their feelings, and develop the tools they need to thrive. Our dedicated team of licensed therapists is committed to providing compassionate and effective therapy tailored to the unique needs of each young individual.
We understand that children and teens face a variety of challenges, from academic stress to emotional struggles. Our therapeutic approach is designed to foster a supportive environment where young clients can feel understood and empowered. Through a blend of play therapy, talk therapy, and family involvement, we aim to help children and adolescents navigate their experiences and emotions.
"Mindfully Healing embraces a personal growth based model unlike a problem or deficiency based model of traditional mental health... Our clients experience this during their first session."
Services and Pricing
Why Private Pay is Beneficial for Some Clients?
- Insurance does not cover relational difficulties such as couples and family therapy, they require a DSM-V diagnosis for one of the members. As a fee-for-service provider, I do not have to give you a mental health diagnosis.
- Mental health diagnoses can follow you and be documented on health records and can result in affecting life insurance applications, health insurance applications and other benefits or services.
- Together, we can determine how many times we meet instead of the insurance company making that decision.
- Since a treatment plan, notes and billing information are not being released to an insurance company, a greater amount of confidentiality is in place for you.
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Mindfully Healing
4829 Minnetonka Blvd, suite 202St Louis Park, MN 55416
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(952) 491-9460