Sarah Shelton

Discovering the path to better relationships, particularly for those who face unique challenges, is a specialty for seasoned therapist Sarah Shelton. Based in New Orleans, LA, Sarah has devoted over fifteen years to guiding adults through the intricate process of recognizing and adapting learned relational patterns that stem from childhood. This is particularly vital for individuals who hailed from environments that were either excessively controlling, chaotic, or a mix of both, which may inadvertently shape their coping strategies into adulthood.

Adapting to life and its myriad of shifts can be demanding, yet Sarah's expertise extends to aiding people as they deal with tough life changes. This includes navigating through the complexities of divorces, separations, family estrangements, coping with aging parents battling dementia--often intertwined with addiction or major mental health concerns--grief management, maintaining sobriety, and healing from intricate trauma.

The approach to therapy is not one-dimensional. Incorporating a wealth of therapeutic methods, Sarah employs dream analysis, art, and narrative therapy to invigorate the healing process. Such variety in therapeutic expression can be especially empowering for those with special needs, providing alternate avenues for communication and self-exploration.

Sarah's passion for these personal journeys of recovery radiates through her work. She takes pride in being a compassionate partner to her clients, celebrating their resilience as they uncover meaning in the face of adversity and emboldening their humanity. For anyone in the special needs community seeking to establish healthier relationship patterns or facing the winds of life's transitions, Sarah Shelton's practice offers a warm, professional, and adaptive environment for those strides towards healing.