About Sarah Hays, PsyD, LMHC
I consider myself a generalist clinician. I have experience addressing recovery/addiction, sexual problems, gender/identity, behavior problems, trauma, ADHD, interpersonal conflict, depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and more. My interest is to empower and support my clients – to work together and personalize their therapy to suit them individually. I work to provide a safe and productive space for clients to overcome adversity, and care deeply about understanding each person’s diversity in identity and presence. I strive to remain open to and aware of my biases – including my privilege, identities, and beliefs.
I have developed my career around integrating individuals’ media passions into my therapy work. I am interested in how we can use tech to improve health. I am passionate about understanding individuals’ intersectional identities and how to empower them to live fully. Though geek therapy is my specialty, I do not only seek geek clientele.
I enjoy becoming creative in selecting my interventions – considering no single therapy technique useful for every person. My style is direct and I like to explain concepts by using contextual examples. I tend to be considered open, flexible, and acknowledging by previous clientele.
You can request an appointment with Dr. Sarah Hays via phone (206-596-8674) or email (sarahh@gametogrow.org).
Qualifications
- License: Washington / MC 61091560
- School: University of St. Thomas
Specialties
- Geek Therapy
- LGBTQIA+
- Games Industry/Community
Issues
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Internet Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Testing and Evaluation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Video Game Addiction
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
- Teen
- Preteen
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Feminist
- Forensic Psychology
- Geek
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family