• Sara Paton (she/her/), MSW
  • Outpatient Clinician
  • Trivium Life Services - New England

Sara’s clinical approach combines her formal training as both a social worker and a holistic practitioner, allowing her to share her passion for exploration of the mind-body connection with her clients. Sara’s diverse professional background includes studies in wilderness therapy and alternative medicine, and work with a variety of client populations including families, children with individualized learning needs, adults in substance use treatment, and clients healing from complex trauma. She received her Master’s in Social Work from The University of New England. Additionally, Sara is a Certified Yoga Instructor – with specialized training in Trauma-Sensitive Yoga – and a Certified Massage Therapist with 10 years of experience sharing mind-body healing practices with clients.

Sara’s clinical work is rooted in a person-centered, strength-based, integrative approach. She aligns with a feminist theoretical perspective and deeply values a therapeutic relationship in which clients feel heard and empowered. She incorporates CBT strategies with a variety of trauma-informed techniques and holistic practices, including movement and bilateral stimulation, to support clients in finding the individualized approach that speaks to their unique needs. Sara is also passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals. She is committed to continuous learning and has a long list of professional aspirations and ways in which she hopes to continue enriching her practice. 

Outside the office, Sara enjoys spending quality time with her family. She enjoys kickboxing, yoga, and is a motivated student of Jiu Jitsu.  She is currently working with the love of her life, her dog Charlie, in his studies as a therapy dog.works with all age groups, and loves working with kids and teens, as well as adults.

She is interested in a variety of styles and needs, including trauma, ADHD coaching, and more.
She really enjoys using CBT, bilateral stimulation, breathing and meditation, psycho-education, and more.