Sara Dunham Counseling provides individual adult therapy focusing on ADHD support, trauma recovery, queer identity affirmation, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, and Ketamine Assisted Therapy. Sessions are available virtually and in-person in Scottsdale.

The practice offers guidance for adults curious about ADHD, including referrals for formal assessments, interpretation of diagnoses, psychoeducation, and practical tools for managing executive functioning challenges such as planning, organization, and emotional regulation.

Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAT) is an adjunctive treatment used alongside talk therapy to help clients access and process deeply held trauma that has been difficult to address through traditional therapy alone. It can benefit individuals with complex trauma or treatment-resistant depression.

Yes, the practice is LGBTQ+ owned and explicitly queer-affirming, providing a safe, respectful environment that acknowledges and supports the unique experiences of queer and trans clients, including identity exploration and minority stress.

Yes, Sara Dunham Counseling offers secure virtual therapy sessions for clients throughout Arizona and Washington State, making therapy accessible regardless of location.

In-person sessions are offered at a wheelchair-accessible office in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Sessions are typically 60 minutes long and scheduled weekly to support consistent progress and deeper exploration of client needs.

Sara Dunham is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Arizona and a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Washington State, with over seven years of clinical experience including social work and specialized training in Internal Family Systems, ADHD, trauma-informed care, and Ketamine Assisted Therapy.

Insurance acceptance varies by state: in Washington, insurance is accepted, while in Arizona, services are provided on a private pay basis. Clear information is provided during the free consultation.

The initial consultation is free and designed to answer your questions, explain therapeutic approaches, discuss insurance and fees, and determine if the practice is a good fit for your needs without any obligation to continue.

IFS therapy helps clients identify and understand different internal parts, such as protective or wounded aspects, fostering self-compassion and integration. This approach is especially helpful for addressing trauma, self-criticism, and internal conflicts.

The ideal clients are adults in Arizona or Washington who seek ongoing mental health support for issues like ADHD, trauma, anxiety, family conflict, or identity affirmation, including neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals looking for an affirming, experienced therapist.

Yes, the practice offers ADHD skills training and support groups in addition to individual therapy to provide community and practical tools for clients.

Sara integrates trauma-informed care with Internal Family Systems therapy and, when appropriate, Ketamine Assisted Therapy to access and heal deeply rooted trauma patterns that may be resistant to talk therapy alone.

Yes, Sara Dunham Counseling focuses on individual therapy services for adults aged 18 and older.