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About Sarah:
I am Sarah Greco, and I help encourage people to value their personal story by recognizing their strengths and using them for healing, recovery, finding balance, and discovering their worth.
I am not an expert in you..Yes, I have a lot of training, and experience, etc. but I do not know more about you than… YOU. I can help you find the power to heal. I do not give it to you. I know it takes a lot of energy and time to invest in yourself by attending therapy and I encourage you to recognize that YOU ARE WORTH IT. I believe your story deserves to be heard and validated. Sometimes, it takes all the energy you have just to show up and on those days, that will be your victory. Bottom line: You are enough. You are worthy. I am an energetic teacher and I regularly provide on-site local classes and workshops on topics such as; The Value of Self Care in the Work Place, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Recovery and Treatment Planning, Stages of Change, Effective Boundary Setting, Non Violent Crisis Intervention, & Suicide Assessment and Prevention. On a personal note: I grew up outside of Boston and made my way across the country in 1997. When I am not working, you will find me spending time with my daughter, attending yoga classes, and happily exploring all the hidden treasures of Southern California. About Therapy:
Because each person has different goals for therapy, it will be different depending on the individual. In general, you can expect to discuss the current events happening in your life, your personal history, and reflect on the progress or insights gained from the previous therapy session. Depending on your specific needs, therapy can be short-term to address a specific issue, or longer-term to focus on more difficult patterns or your desire for more personal development. Either way, it is most common to schedule regular sessions with me (usually weekly). It is important to understand that you will see more results from therapy if you actively participate in the process. This can be difficult, but it's important not to give up when uncomfortable feelings arise, as it's a normal part of the therapy process. The ultimate purpose of therapy is to help you grow emotionally and spiritually and apply what you learn to your everyday life. Therefore, beyond the work you do in therapy sessions, I may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process - such as reading a pertinent book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors, or taking action on your goals. People seeking therapy are ready to make positive changes in their lives, are open to new perspectives, and take more responsibility for their lives. |
ExperienceNote: Therapy from the comfort of your home:
This is called tele-medicine, tele-health or tele-therapy. I use a platform called doxy.me. It is HIPAA compliant and works automatically in popular browsers. You will need access to a computer (with internet and a camera), as well as a confidential, cozy space (home, work, etc.) to receive treatment. My URL is https://doxy.me/sarahgrecotherapy My experience and training include eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-informed care, play therapy, co-occurring disorders, motivational interviewing, family systems therapy, couples therapy, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy and holistic health methodologies. Prior to becoming a therapist, I managed a program serving severely mentally ill, homeless adults. I was privileged to support this routinely under-served population here in San Diego, giving me a renewed perspective of the value and worth of every human life. I have also had the blessing of serving and supporting victims of domestic violence, developmentally disabled adults, children with open CPS (Child Protective Services) cases, and Veterans with co-occurring disorders (mental illness and substance abuse). Currently, I provide therapy to multiple active duty military members and their families. I am a qualified supervisor for MFT, MSW and LPCC interns and trainees. Please let me know if you are an intern or trainee interested in receiving my clinical supervision. I either serve or have served as a clinical supervisor for interns/trainees at:
I am an active member of CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists). I am a trained San Diego CADRE (Change Agents Developing Recovery Excellence) member. I participate in creating and evaluating the training curriculum and procedures for new leaders who provide welcoming, accessible, integrated, age-appropriate, culturally competent, continuous, and comprehensive services to those who have both mental illness and substance abuse challenges. |