Sarah Komatsu(She/Her/Hers)

Sarah Komatsu is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington State, providing services to clients aged 13 to 75 from diverse backgrounds. Many of Sarah’s clients seek her expertise when experiencing difficulties with daily tasks, sustaining meaningful relationships, or facing challenges at work or school. She specializes in treating individuals with anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder and has substantial training and experience in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

Sarah employs various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and client-centered therapy. Her trauma-informed approach leverages clients’ strengths to facilitate skills building and emotional processing. During sessions, she prioritizes understanding which modalities will be most effective for the client’s unique situation, often resulting in symptom alleviation.

Sarah's therapeutic style is eclectic. Upon initial consultation, an intake is conducted to gather comprehensive information about the client, followed by the collaborative development of a treatment plan and diagnosis. She is committed to fostering a non-judgmental, functional, and engaging therapeutic relationship.

Sarah holds a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling and Clinical Psychology from Capella University and a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University. Her professional training includes internships at two community behavioral health centers in Washington, equipping her to effectively serve the public. Outside of her private practice, she enjoys camping, playing with her dogs, and spending time with her family.