Clients
Therapy is a deeply personal and transformative journey that requires a safe, supportive environment to process many of life’s complex and challenging circumstances.
Seeking Counseling
As a therapist, I desire to provide support and encouragement as you work towards reaching your therapeutic goals. I have 30 years of experience in the counseling field, working with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families.
An emphasis of my training has been on facilitating recovery from emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, as well as from other traumatic events. I also offer faith-based counseling for those who desire to approach the counseling experience from this perspective.
While I maintain a passion for mental health and support for children, I no longer see children in person for play therapy. I am passionately invested in training and equipping the next generation of play therapists. Parent coaching is available for parents who need support (see Parent Coaching page).
I am currently accepting telehealth clients who live in Minnesota, Texas, and South Carolina.
Reach Out to Sara
Whether you're ready to schedule an appointment or just have questions, I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me directly by phone, text, or email:
Phone: 651-677-3277 (calls and texts welcome)
Email: swerner@sarainsession.com
For more details about my practice, you can also visit my Psychology Today profile.
Starting this fall, I’ll be adding a direct scheduling link once my new Electronic Health Record system is in place — stay tuned.
Credentials
I bring over 30 years of experience to my work as a therapist and clinical supervisor. My educational background and licenses include:
Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology – St. Mary’s University, Minneapolis, MN (1995)
Licensed Psychologist – Minnesota
Licensed Professional Counselor – Minnesota and Texas
Licensed for Telehealth Services – South Carolina
Certifications & Acknowledgements
I’ve worked extensively with children, families, and adults, and continue to deepen my practice through training, supervision, and leadership roles. Some of my key credentials include:
Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor (Association for Play Therapy)
Founder and First President of the
Minnesota Association for Play Therapy (MNAPT)
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (Somatic Experiencing Institute)
EMDR Level II (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
