Sarah Golden, MSW, LCSW
Child & Family Therapist
Specialties: Child therapy (ages 2+) • Family therapy •Trauma • Childhood anxiety • Family transitions
Superpower: Creating calm in chaos through humor to build trust quickly and ensure that clients feel safe, supported, and understood.
Sarah Golden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings warmth, stability, and humor to the therapeutic process. She specializes in supporting children, teens, and families through emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges—helping them build resilience, stronger communication, and healthier patterns at home and in daily life.
Deeply trauma-informed and grounded in evidence-based practices, Sarah is known for her ability to quickly build rapport, even in high-stress or crisis situations. Her work is rooted in compassion, cultural humility, and the belief that every child deserves to feel safe and understood.
Before joining Juno Counseling & Wellness, Sarah provided intensive therapy in therapeutic foster care, substance use treatment centers, and family advocacy settings. These experiences shaped her holistic, collaborative style and her ability to support children and families through complex transitions.
Education
- Tulane University – Master of Social Work
- University of Central Florida – Bachelor of Science
Therapeutic Approach & Training
Sarah integrates a range of developmentally appropriate, evidence-based modalities, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Play Therapy
- Sandtray Therapy
- Motivational and solution-focused techniques
- Trauma-informed care
- Emotional regulation and behavioral interventions
- Family systems support and parent coaching
With children, she incorporates play-based strategies, humor, and relational attunement to make therapy feel safe and engaging. With parents, she provides guidance, communication tools, and structured strategies to help create more stable and supportive home environments.
Training & Clinical Experience
In-Home Therapist – Therapeutic Foster Care
Camelot Community Care
- Conducted psychotherapy assessments (CFARS, Florida CANS, ACE, biopsychosocial)
- Developed individualized treatment and behavioral plans for children ages 5–13
- Provided individual and family therapy using CBT and trauma-informed practices
Primary Counselor – Substance Abuse & Domestic Violence
ADAP Counseling Services
- Facilitated individual and group therapy
- Provided psychoeducation and coping-skill development
- Led domestic violence and batterer’s intervention groups
- Created and updated treatment plans; conducted clinical interventions
Guardian ad Litem Program – State of Florida (Intern)
- Supported children and families through therapeutic, court, and case planning processes
- Assisted with safety planning and family advocacy
What Sarah Brings to Juno
Sarah combines skill, compassion, and humor to help children and families navigate life’s hardest moments. She is committed to making therapy feel approachable, collaborative, and meaningful, empowering each client to feel seen, supported, and capable of change.
Her grounded presence and ability to create calm in chaos make her an invaluable part of the Juno Counseling & Wellness team.
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