Sarah Wiltgen
LCPC, BC-DMT
She | They
Anxiety | Depression | Trauma | OCD | Eating Disorders | LGBTQIA+
Virtual
My Background
Emotions have always fascinated me. They influence our thoughts, behavior, relationships, and view of reality. Growing up, I naturally found myself observing and learning about my own and others’ unique perspectives with curiosity and a desire to deeply understand.
I earned my Master’s at Columbia College Chicago in Counseling with a dual certificate in Dance/Movement Therapy. In my training, I learned techniques that facilitate healing for the WHOLE self. I believe wholeheartedly that the mind and spirit cannot heal if the body is not included in the process! I utilize DBT, CBT, ACT, and Internal Family Systems modalities to work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and eating disorders. You might find me asking how certain emotions, thoughts, and situations affect you physically so we can identify what tools will be most helpful for you.
My approach is trauma-informed, and I strive for cultural humility – as I will never fully understand what a day in anyone else’s shoes is like. I desire for my clients to feel held, heard, seen, understood, and equipped to meet their goals. My therapy room is also a space for humor, memes that explain *exactly* how you’re feeling, and laughing at the absurdities that come with being a person.
When I’m not working, I love to cuddle with my cats, Callie and Koa, listen to throwback Pop Punk songs, read celebrity memoirs, and go for long walks in the sun.