"Change feels expensive until you realize how much staying the same is costing you." - James Barbour
Sarah Turo, MSW, PhD Student
Psychotherapist
Sarah understands that meaningful change begins when we allow ourselves to enter the vulnerable spaces we often avoid—and remain there long enough for healing to take root. She brings a steady, curious presence to her work, meeting clients with authenticity, compassion, and a deep respect for their lived experience.
Her approach is integrative and individualized, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), somatic work, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) along with training in EMDR. With nearly a decade of experience in both the mental health and criminal justice systems, Sarah offers a uniquely informed lens on trauma, resilience, and transformation. Her global experiences have further shaped her cultural humility and deepened her connection to those whose stories have been marginalized or misunderstood.
Sarah earned her Bachelor’s degree from Bellarmine University and her Master of Social Work from Indiana University, where she is currently pursuing her PhD in Social Work and Criminology. Her academic work seeks to understand the language of violence and translate it into pathways for healing the wounds carried within.
She works with adults navigating complex trauma, including intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex PTSD, substance use, and Bipolar Disorder. Sarah’s work centers on helping individuals reconnect with their values, restore relational integrity, and engage in a process of healing that is both honest and deeply human.