Sara Osborne

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Sara Osborne

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

LOCATION

  • Rockford, IL

Populations Served

  • Children (6 to 10)
  • Teens (11 to 18)
  • Adults
  • LGBTQ+

Reaching out for help can feel like a big step. Honestly, it often is. It is also the start of a brave journey toward self love, healing, and figuring out the challenges that keep life feeling heavy. I work as a compassionate and solution focused therapist who wants you to feel supported while you work toward real and lasting change. Some people come in with a clear idea of what they want to work on. Others feel unsure and just know something is not right. Both are welcome.

Here is the thing. Healing usually touches more than one part of us. It often involves the physical side of life, our emotional world, and the deeper beliefs that guide how we move through our day. Because of that, I focus on creating a safe space where you can talk openly, explore patterns, and build skills that support your overall wellness. I want you to feel encouraged, understood, and genuinely heard throughout your time in therapy.

I support children, teens, and adults who are navigating stress, life transitions, or long standing concerns. Many families describe the process as a chance to reset. Others describe it as a place where they can finally breathe. If you have been wondering whether therapy can help, this may be a good time to take that next small step.

Make an appointment today by calling us on (888) 870-1775 or by filling out our Contact Form.

SPECIALTIES

  • Addiction
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavior Issues-Kids
  • Child Welfare
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief and Loss
  • PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Suicidal/Homicidal Thoughts
  • Trauma and Abuse
  • Work-Life Stress/Transitions

METHODS

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Existential
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Strength Based
  • Mentalization-based therapy (MBT)

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