Therapist Phoenix Arizona, Denver Colorado | Sarah Hayden PLLC

I’m glad you’re here

The decision to start therapy can often be complicated, especially if you are someone that tends to over-think and intellectualize your problems. It’s frustrating when you are self-aware and know all the mental health tips or read the self help books, but you still feel so stuck. The right fit matters in a therapist because you’re not starting from scratch, you know a lot about yourself and what you need! I’m a licensed therapist concentrating on working with people trying to turn their self-awareness into real change. I specialize in people who might call themselves people-pleasers or perfectionists, who see to have it all together but are straining with how tightly they are grasping for control.

I spent 5 years in community mental health, working with a diverse range of concerns and mental illness. In 2022 I opened my private practice and have spent these years working with clients to help them let go of trying to control what others think in order to build authenticity and deepen connection. I became a therapist because I felt frustrated with how much shame and fear of failure keeps us trapped in a life of expectations and pressure. It’s exhausting being bombarded by thoughts of what you “should” do or beating yourself up about what you have done. I aim to create a space free of judgment, where you can make mistakes, be human, and let your weirdest self out.

I bring silliness, warmth, and compassion to sessions while still using direct and honest language to help challenge those stuck belief systems. I know what it’s like to feel like your needs come secondary to others and believe your worth is tied to something external. I want to help you get to a place where you know you’re enough as you are and not because of what you do and that mistakes and imperfections will never define you. I want to help you find peace in the unknown and safety in yourself.

When I’m not doing therapy you can find me reading, crocheting (or really any type of crafting), spending time in nature, or cuddling with my Australian Shepard, Murphy.

Licensure and Education

Licensure:

Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor: 2018 – present

Colorado Licensed Addiction Counselor: 2018- present

Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor: 2024-present

Education:

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Masters in Rehabilitation and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2016

Arizona State University, BA in Political Science with minors in Nonprofit Administration and Religious Studies, 2012

Availability

I’m currently accepting new individual clients through telehealth with availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Insurance accepted:

Aetna, Cigna, Anthem BCBS, United, Carelon, Quest, Oxford, and Oscar in Colorado. In Arizona I am currently only accepting BCBS.

Private pay:

$150 for 55 minutes