Sarah Barkley LCSW
Sarah Barkley, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Asheville, North Carolina and Denver, Colorado
Sarah Barkley LCSW
Asheville, NC and Denver, CO
in-person * virtual * multi-day intensives
THerapy with Sarah
Finding a therapist is very personal and nuanced so I'm going to put it all out here in as many words as possible so you can ensure you find the right nest to land in...
I have been in private practice for 20 years, with my specialty focusing on individuals resolving historic traumas and women balancing all of the complications of womanhood in a fast paced, demanding world.
In all of my therapeutic work I talk about "traumas". Traumas can be events or messages we internalize about ourselves from the past. Traumas can be brilliantly adaptive: helping us to become incredible, impressive humans. Our traumas can also hold us back in many ways that may be limiting our happiness: the other side of the proverbial coin. Many come to me because they have become lopsided in their satisfaction in life due to historic real or perceived expectations for themselves. Our nuanced traumas are the very personal beliefs that podcasts and instagram inspiration are just not able to crack longterm. They need to be looked at from all angles, honored for serving us when they had to then let rest so we can enjoy our current reality.
I truly believe in my clients and their intrinsic wisdom.
Why Choose me?
Real Conversations. Real Change.
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Deep Experience, Broad Perspective
With 20 years in private practice, C-suite consulting, expert work in trauma, professorship, and residential treatment I bring unmatched clinical depth and real-world insight to each session.
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A Bold, Engaged Approach
I take an active, challenging approach blending traditional therapy with coaching strategies. My approach is eclectic-though it may not be specifically one modality it's intuitively rooted in 100s of training hours in various modalities but most importantly, it is based in the 1000s of conversations and nuanced data points leading to clinical instinct of what works.
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Rooted in Trust, Driven by Results
Clients trust me to hold space for deep healing and forward momentum. My goal is not endless therapy, but effective, efficient work that meets clients where they are—whether it’s a one-time deep dive, multiday intensives or sporadic support over decades. We will discuss readiness and your personal pace as my natural style is that of making shifts as quickly as possible so you can enjoy your life.
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Passion with Purpose
I am dedicated to helping individuals uncover their own wisdom, rewrite their limiting beliefs, and become the highest versions of themselves. My clients are historically driven individuals who are looking to alter small or large portions of their life or young women learning who they are and how they want to intentionally move forward as they grow.
