Sarah Gauthier, MFTA Provisional

About Me

Hi, I am a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern and am currently pursuing a M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Focus on Marriage and Family Therapy at Colorado Christian University. I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Liberty University (2020), and I bring a holistic, evidence-based approach to my therapeutic practice.

My work is rooted in Family Systems Theory and complemented by techniques from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I believe that change occurs through vulnerability and connection in the context of safe, loving relationships.

Although I am open to working with anyone, my faith enriches my counseling, and I strive to provide an integrative approach to clients seeking a place to process their life experiences through the love of Jesus.

I have spent most of my life navigating military transition as a former military brat and Army spouse. I possess a unique understanding of the challenges faced by military personnel and their families, including those of first responders. I am incredibly passionate about supporting these communities, particularly in processing experiences such as deployment, separation, trauma, and significant life transitions. Additionally, I am devoted to providing a space for individuals to address miscarriage and pregnancy or infant loss, infertility, first-responder or combat-related trauma, as well as helping adults navigate complex childhood wounds.

Outside the therapy room, I love spending time with my husband, friends, and family, training my rescue pup (Stella), and engaging in a variety of activities from outdoor adventures to baking and cooking. When I am not working with clients, you’ll probably find me serving in our local church, trying out a new gluten-free recipe, or hiking to an alpine lake.

I’m looking forward to witnessing the healing that God has for you!

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Services

My experience includes working with:

  • Couples

  • Marriage & Family

  • Adult Individuals

  • Infertility

  • Adoption

  • Prenatal/Neonatal Loss

  • Chronic Illness 
  • Military & First Responder Related Trauma
  • Complex-PTSD
  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Grief and Loss

  • Life Transitions

  • Women’s Health Issues

Fees and Payments

766Fees for all services are billed to your insurance company at current rate:

  • $190 – Initial Session 
  • $160 – Additional Sessions 
  • $170 – Couples

Self-Pay fees paid with Credit Card (at time of service):

  • $120 – Individuals
  • $130 – Couples

Sessions are 50 minutes and billed at above rates. These fees apply to in-person, phone and online sessions.  Extended sessions are billed at the same rate. 

Insurance Accepted: Premera, Regence, Aetna

Insurance billing goes through my supervisor Tom Mulhern, MA, LMHC: (253) 766-4723

Contact Information

Office Address: 9125 Bridgeport Way SW, STE 102, Lakewood, WA 98499

Phone: (253) 600-3741

Fax: (253) 248-6094

Office: (253) 893-4943

Office Fax: (253)237-9128

Email: Sarah@VineandBranchesCounseling.com

Office Hours: Tuesday: 9am to 6pm / Friday: 9am to 6pm

Telehealth Office Hours: Flexible. Contact me to coordinate an appointment at Sarah@VineandBranchesCounseling.com

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