Sara Handler

Registered Social Worker

AWC Grief Support

Sara Handler - She/Her

Sara is a Registered Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families through complex trauma, grief, and loss. She integrates CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and expressive arts into her work, offering developmentally sensitive therapy that supports emotional regulation and healing.

Sara creates a warm, creative, and non-judgmental space where young clients can explore their feelings through conversation, art, and play. She believes in the importance of strengthening emotional skills, building resilience, and supporting caregivers in understanding grief responses.

Sara’s approach is grounded in compassion, clarity, and a deep respect for the unique ways children and teens experience grief.

Languages Spoken: English

Children

Sara specializes in supporting children, youth, and families navigating grief, loss, and complex trauma.

Creativity

She creates warm, non-judgmental spaces where young clients can explore emotions through conversation, art, and play.

Resilience

Through approaches such as CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and mindfulness, Sara helps young clients build emotional skills and resilience.

Ready to Book a Session?

Ready to book a session? Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or feeling disconnected from what matters most, therapy offers a supportive space to slow down, gain clarity, and begin meaningful change. With an integrative, evidence-based approach and a compassionate, grounded presence, you will be met with respect, understanding, and practical tools tailored to your needs. Reaching out is a courageous first step toward healing, stability, and renewed connection, and support is here when you are ready.