Hi, I’m Sarah, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in the Athens area. Most folks report experiencing me as someone who is warm, grounded, and authentic. My aim is to build our relationship so that you can find the ability to be safe and at ease while at the same time able to dig into deeper, more difficult material.
I pull from both practical approaches and more abstract, emotion based ones to dial into what you individually would most benefit from or need in an active way. This is a fully collaborative process with you. You can expect a space that allows honesty, imperfection, humor, and perhaps some tears and choice language at times, if you choose. My style is not forceful or controlling.
I have both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Social Work from Florida State University. I moved to Athens to accept a position at a local nonprofit, The Cottage Sexual Assault Center and Children’s Advocacy Center. This was tough, meaningful, and necessary work. With a desire to further my counseling skills I then accepted a position as a mental health clinician at the University of Georgia’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS). Here I expanded my knowledge into a variety of areas to include depression, anxiety, body image, relationships, identity, and grief.
After becoming a new mom, I left CAPS and began my private practice in 2014. I enjoy this space to companion others to where is needed. We aim to find Self with curiosity and compassion.
To stay supported and up to date on my work I attend various trainings and utilize continuing education opportunities. I also meet regularly with a group of fellow therapists for consultation and support.
I enjoy spending time with my people and my pup, being outside, and am often tinkering with home projects as a creative outlet. Those who know me well will tell you I love the thrill of thrifting and estate sales.
Sarah K. Chatfield, Licensed Clinical Social Worker 