Ways to Work With Sarah

    Whether you're seeking therapy or coaching, the work begins with understanding where you are and where you want to be. Here's how to know which path is right for you.

    Florida Residents Only

    Therapy

    What it is

    Psychotherapy for individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship distress, or persistent emotional struggles.

    Who it's for

    Adults and couples in Florida who want to address mental health concerns with a trauma-informed, integrative approach that honors both the mind and body.

    What to expect

    Deep, relational work that helps you understand your patterns, regulate your nervous system, and create lasting change in how you experience yourself and your relationships.

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    Nationwide & International

    Coaching

    What it is

    High-touch coaching for self-aware adults who want to align their external life with their internal wisdom. Focused on growth, integration, and intentional living.

    Who it's for

    High-functioning adults outside Florida who are ready to deepen their self-knowledge, work with their nervous system, and create meaningful change without needing clinical mental health treatment.

    What to expect

    A collaborative partnership focused on your goals, your growth edges, and translating insight into action. We work with the whole person—mind, body, and life context.

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    Leading a business or team? Executive & business coaching is a separate track.

    Sarah Shortridge in conversation

    An important distinction

    Therapy and coaching are not the same thing. Therapy is licensed mental health treatment that addresses clinical concerns like trauma, anxiety, and depression. Coaching is not psychotherapy—it does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. Both are valuable, but they serve different purposes.

    Within therapy, I also see partners together in couples therapy, and use Accelerated Resolution Therapy when trauma needs a more direct route than conversation alone.

    What sessions are like

    Whether we're working in therapy or coaching, sessions are collaborative, warm, and direct. I'm not here to simply reflect your words back to you—I'm here to be a genuine partner in your growth.

    Expect honest feedback delivered with care. Expect to be challenged and supported in equal measure. Expect someone who sees your strength even when you can't, and who will gently invite you toward the edges of your comfort zone.

    This work isn't about performing insight or checking boxes. It's about creating real, lasting change in how you experience yourself and your life.

    Ready to take the next step?

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