Creative Healing

I'm Sarah Dell and I empower depressed teens,
helping them rediscover their inner strength to confidently navigate life's challenges.

Credentials and Expertise

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, with a focus on supporting student-athletes and high school and college students. I am passionate about supporting teens with depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation using evidence-based therapies to guide them towards healthier, more balanced lives.

Empowering Student-Athletes to Thrive

Drawing on my background as an athlete and my experience at the University of Pennsylvania’s Sports Performance Department, I specialize in supporting student-athletes through challenges like performance anxiety, disordered eating, and concussion recovery. I use a combination of CBT, ACT, and DBT skills to help athletes manage stress, build effective coping strategies, and set goals that strengthen confidence and consistency.

I’ve completed additional training in DBT Skills for Athletes, which allows me to adapt these evidence-based tools specifically for the demands of sports, helping athletes stay grounded, focused, and resilient under pressure.

To further support performance, I incorporate Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for athletes who feel stuck after an injury, a difficult performance, or a high-pressure moment. ART helps clear mental blocks, reduce performance-related anxiety, and reset the nervous system so athletes can return to competition with confidence.

My approach supports the whole student-athlete, helping them excel in their sport, thrive academically, and maintain a balanced sense of self-worth both on and off the field.

Support for School Stressors

My experience with high school and college students has honed my ability to support individuals with academic stressors. I specialize in helping clients navigate test anxiety, cope with perfectionism, and manage executive functioning challenges. My passion extends to supporting teens and young adults in interpersonal relationships. Additionally, I bring expertise in ADHD testing and working with neurodivergent individuals. In our sessions, I focus on fostering better peer relationships and self-confidence, creating an environment conducive to personal growth and development.

Crisis Support and Enhanced Safety

I am dedicated to helping during challenging times, especially working with teens experiencing self-harm and suicidal thoughts, and their caregivers. My focus is on collaborative care to ensure safety and well-being at home without hospitalization when possible. I've completed intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which enhances my skills in helping clients manage distress and emotions. I'm committed to applying evidence-based practices and high-quality care to guide clients towards a life filled with hope and stability.

Beyond the Therapy Room

When I’m not working, you can find me watching a Philly sports game (Go Birds!). I also love embroidery, paint-by-numbers, and going for walks in nature.

Take the First Step Towards Healing

Your journey towards empowerment and confidence starts here. Click the button below to get started. Individual appointments are available at a rate of $205 per session in our Wayne location, as well as online.