Sara Stiles, LISW

Licensed Independent Social Worker

Sara is a compassionate and approachable clinician that believes all people have within them what it takes to lead happy and healthy lives, and at times, people just need support to promote or access that strength. Sara works to meet individuals where they are on their mental health and healing journey by using humor and a holistic approach to services while emphasizing the importance of mind and body connection. Sara is passionate about helping her clients foster self-awareness and gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.  Sara prides herself in building relationship and coming alongside her clients to support and promote change in an open and accepting environment. Sara has experience in treating behavioral concerns, mood disorders, trauma, substance abuse, peer and/or family conflict, personality disorders, and gender incongruence.   

Sara attended Dordt College, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Sara then attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Grace Abbott School of Social Work where she received her Master’s Degree in Social Work with an emphasis in clinical social work and substance abuse treatment. Sara is currently a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Iowa. Sara has experience providing mental health services in a variety of settings such as residential, outpatient hospital, outpatient office, and school-based settings.

Sara utilizes a collaborative and client centered approach to work with her clients to determine which evidence-based therapeutic modality best fits their needs. Sara is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma focused CBT, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, internal family systems therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), as well as specialized training in play-based interventions and sand tray therapy. Sara enjoys working with clients ages three through middle adulthood.

During her free time, Sara enjoys spending time outside with her family, gardening, crafting, cooking, and going to concerts or comedy shows. 

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