Sarah Chung
Therapist
“There is deep wisdom within our very flesh, if we can only come to our senses and feel it.”
– Elizabeth A. Behnke
Provides
- Individual Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Group Therapy
Specializations
- Childhood Abuse, Neglect, & Trauma
- Complex PTSD
- Identity-Based Exploration & Trauma (Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Race, Religion, Sexuality)
- Intergenerational Trauma
- Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy
Certifications
- M.Ed. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2025
- The Treatment of Trauma & The Internal Family Systems Model – Dr. Richard Schwartz, 2024
- B.S. Clinical Psychology, 2015
About Sarah Chung
My career in mental health began in 2015, shortly after completing my bachelor’s in psychology. I first worked as a psychiatric technician at the Utah State Hospital, supporting individuals coping with debilitating mental health problems. Afterward, I became a preschool teacher for tiny and delightful humans. Both experiences taught me about the uncompromising importance of mental and emotional well-being, the impact of societal neglect toward mental health and education, and my commitment to providing excellent care for vulnerable people. In 2022, I began my Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program and concurrently worked as a practicum therapist for a middle school and a community clinic before joining Red Willow.
Now at Red Willow, I approach therapy with a deep regard for the wisdom and wholeness of each individual. I work with my clients to unpack narratives and survival strategies that keep them stuck, befriend their traumatized parts, process painful emotions and memories, and uncover their inherent goodness. Ultimately, I aim to get my clients back in touch with who they were always meant to be, before they were made to disconnect from themselves in the name of survival.
While I tend to use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Feminist Multicultural Therapy (FMT), the mind- body connection, and Buddhist principles to create a holistic healing experience, I center the person in front of me above any specific method. Training and lived experience have taught me that healing is different for everyone. I hope to create a space where my clients can take the risk of letting themselves be seen by me. Offering the same connection, respect, and warmth that were instrumental in my healing journey is a role I hold with deep gratitude.
Outside of work, I spend my time listening to R&B, watching cozy shows and SVU, writing, dancing, and connecting with loved ones and the Salt Lake City community.
