Sara Giles, LCSW, NC | Psychotherapist

About Sara Giles

Focus areas

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Emotional Abuse

Relationship Struggles

Counselling For First Responders

Identity Crisis

Stress Management

Depression

Psychological Trauma

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Groups

Seniors (65+)

Families

Treatment approaches

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Family Systems

Compassion Focused

Relational

Trauma Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sara Giles

Sara Giles, LCSW, is a trauma-informed therapist with over 14 years of experience supporting adults healing from complex and relational trauma. She specializes in recovery from high-control groups, cult involvement, religious trauma, psychologically abusive relationships, and moral injury. Sara brings a steady, compassionate approach that integrates evidence-based modalities such as CBT, EMDR, and internal family systems work, helping clients make sense of confusing or coercive experiences while rebuilding autonomy, trust, and a grounded sense of self. Sara's therapeutic style is calm, nonjudgmental, and deeply respectful of each client's autonomy and lived experience. She enjoys working with adults who are untangling identity disruption, grief, and the long-term impact of trauma, including veterans and survivors of abuse. With a background as an active-duty U.S. Navy mental health provider, she brings clarity and presence to high-stress and emotionally complex work. Outside of therapy, Sara enjoys reading psychological thrillers and fantasy, interior design and fashion, strength training, long walks, international travel, and connecting with loved ones often fueled by a strong cup of coffee.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Insomnia

Mental Health Problem

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Panic Attack

Stress Management

Anxiety

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Insomnia

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

NPI number

1689960056

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What practice does Sara Giles work with?

Sara Giles works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sara Giles?

Sara Giles frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Bereavement / Grief Counseling, Depression, Mental Health Problem , and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). You can see other visit reasons for Sara Giles on their profile.