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Biography
Sarah Manning, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over a decade of experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She specializes in helping clients navigate trauma, relationship distress, parenting challenges, and emotional dysregulation. Sarah draws from evidence-based approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and trauma-informed care to address the root causes of emotional pain and promote lasting healing. Her background spans private practice, residential programs, and substance use treatment settings.
Sarah’s approach is grounded, compassionate, and curious. She creates a space where clients can explore deep relational wounds, reconnect with themselves and others, and build skills for emotional resilience. Whether she's supporting teens experiencing depression or families navigating conflict, Sarah prioritizes connection and collaboration in the therapy process. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and dogs, cooking, and embracing the joy of everyday moments.
Brightside offerings
TherapyTeen TherapyIOP Therapy
Clinical Focus Areas
AddictionAnxiety DisordersDepressionParentingSuicidal IdeationTrauma and PTSD
Approach
Attachment-Based TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)Family Systems TherapyNarrative Therapy
Languages
English
Culture & faith
ChristianityMormonism
Community & allyship
Men's Mental HealthSurvivors of Trauma and AbuseVeteransWomen
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