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Ladder of Hope

Services · Newington, CT & online across Connecticut

Brain-based therapy for trauma, anxiety and everything they touch.

Whether you come in weekly, choose a multi-day intensive, or meet by video from across the state, every service at Ladder of Hope is built on the same foundation: a neurobiological understanding of what trauma does, and modalities designed to resolve it.

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Core modalities

The three therapies at the heart of the practice

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EMDR Therapy

A research-backed, brain-based therapy that helps distressing memories lose their charge, delivered by a Certified EMDR Therapist.

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Brainspotting

A gentle, deeply focused approach that uses eye position to reach and release what words alone cannot. Ideal for trauma, anxiety and performance.

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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

A brief, structured therapy that replaces the disturbing images attached to a memory, often in one to five sessions, while you stay in control.

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Focus areas & formats

What I help with, and how

Trauma & PTSD Therapy

Specialized trauma treatment for PTSD, complex trauma and childhood adversity, built on a neurobiological understanding of what trauma does and how it heals.

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Anxiety Therapy

Treatment for anxiety, panic, social anxiety and chronic worry that addresses the root of the alarm, not just the symptoms.

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Teen & Young Adult Therapy

Specialized support for adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety, trauma, school struggles, ADHD, behavior and big transitions.

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Therapy Intensives

One-, two- and three-day immersive formats that fast-track healing for trauma, performance blocks, burnout and grief. Private-pay, transparent pricing.

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Online Therapy in Connecticut

Secure video sessions for EMDR, Brainspotting, ART and anxiety treatment, available to clients anywhere in Connecticut.

Insurance & sessions

Standard sessions are covered. Intensives are private-pay.

Insurance is accepted for typical sessions running 45 minutes to an hour, including United Healthcare, ConnectiCare, Oxford, Aetna, HUSKY/Medicaid, Cigna and Anthem. Intensives and longer individual sessions are available outside of insurance.

Rates & insurance

Virtual & in-person

Your office, or mine.

Depending on client preference, we can meet virtually from the safety of your own home or in person in my comfortable office space at 121 Fenn Road, Newington.

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Ready when you are

Take the first step on your journey of healing.

Reach out for a free consultation. Sarah will listen, answer your questions, and help you decide whether working together is the right fit.

Schedule a free consultCall (860) 930-0236