HI, I’m Sarah Gibson And this is WRANGER.
What brings me here: I am continually humbled by the power of the human spirit.
I believe we are more resilient and powerful than we usually admit. I believe that kindness and awakening can arrive in unexpected moments. I believe in less and less (and more and more).
I am not here to “fix” you. I know that you are already wise and whole. I am here to guide you to your own wisdom. To walk beside you in the darkness. To catalyze your transformation. To welcome you home.
The most precious thing that brings me here is you.
My Approach
My practice integrates a wealth of perspectives: from rationalist to intuitive, academic to shamanic, ancient to postmodern, energetic to neuroscientific to somatic. One of my greatest gifts is simultaneously tracking a client’s experience on multiple levels -- so I can identify the most effective gateway to sustainable transformation and facilitate the journey for you.
Darkness doesn’t scare me. I see both our darkness and our light as integral to growth … and doorways to awakening.
No part of you is unloveable. I promise. And I can hold this truth even in moments you can’t.
Everything is workable. Whether you’re in a personal hell or hurricane or high, I’ll walk beside you, and guide you through.
WHY I DO WHAT I DO
Simply put: this is where I feel most alive and aligned. It’s my life’s purpose to heal, to teach, and to inspire joy. My practice is my way of living the Bodhisattva vow: to alleviate pain and suffering in the world. Wherever I see it. As selflessly and skillfully as I can.
Trainings
EMDR & Equine Connected EMDR
Clinical Supervision I, II, III
Somatic Experiencing® Beginner 1-3
DARe I: Healing Early Attachment Wounds & Embracing the Authentic Self
DARe IV: From Wounds to Wellness: Victim-Perpetrator Dynamics and Disorganized Attachment.
Advanced Motivational Interviewing & Motivational Interviewing
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Mind-Body Integration with Anodea Judith of Sacred Centers
Chakra Therapy with Anodea Judith of Sacred Centers
Guiding the Journey: Facilitating Transformative Experiences
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
LGBTQI Diversity Awareness in Counseling
Pharmacology I & II
Energy Psychology I
Education & Certications
Master’s of Arts, Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, Naropa University, 2013
Bachelor’s of Science, Wildlife Science, Virginia Tech, 2003
Licensed Professional Counselor LPC.13406
Licensed Addiction Counselor ACD.1071
Trauma Focused Equine Assisted Therapy - Natural Lifemanship (Certification in progress)