- Equestrian: I enjoy riding and jumping horses in my spare time!
- I am an avid outdoors adventurer and enjoy traveling around the world to immerse myself in different cultures
- Animal Rescue: Although not currently working at an animal rescue I have six rescued pets of my home and it is my passion to rehabilitate animals who come from trauma
Sarah Gardner
Grand Rapids
Summary
Dynamic Mental Health Therapist at Arbor Circle, adept at employing cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to significantly reduce client substance use, anxiety, and depression. Skilled in individual and group therapy, I foster supportive environments while demonstrating empathy and cultural sensitivity, ensuring tailored interventions for diverse populations, including those with substance use disorders. During my time at Arbor Circle I have retained a 89% retention rate of clients and a 98% in case noting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Arbor Circle
04.2021 - Current
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
- Led psychoeducational groups covering topics such as emotion regulation, communication skills development, and relapse prevention strategies among others related to mental health improvement outcomes.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Established strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity.
- Created a safe environment that fostered open communication, trust building and vulnerability among clients.
- Mentored new therapists in the team by sharing best practices, providing clinical supervision, and offering constructive feedback on their work performance.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI04-2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Kuyper College
Grand Rapids, MI04-2020
Skills
- Substance use counseling
- Knowledgeable in CBT, CPT, and MI
- Individual counseling
- Suicide prevention
- Harm reduction
Accomplishments
- Received my LCSW in 2025
- Received my CAADC in 2024
- Took in depth training in motivational interviewing
- Received a 89% retention rate of clients through Arbor Circle
- Received a 98% in service documentation
Certification
- LCSW- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- CAADC- Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Interests
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Arbor Circle
04.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Social Work
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Kuyper College
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