Sarah Chung
Clinical Intern
“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
- Group Therap
Specializations
- Anxiety & Depression
- Childhood Abuse, Neglect, & Trauma
- Chronic Illness & Disability
- Complex PTSD
- Faith Transitions
- Family & Partner Relationships
- Grief & Loss
- Identity-Based Exploration & Trauma
- Intergenerational Trauma
- Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy
- Self-Harm
- Suicide
- Trauma & PTSD
Certifications
- M.Ed. Candidate
- The Treatment of Trauma & The Internal Family Systems Model – Dr. Richard Schwartz
- Feminist Multicultural Therapy Coursework & 2 years of Supervision
- B.S. Clinical Psychology
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. Together in a gentle and respectful space, I work with my clients to process painful emotions and memories, unpack narratives and survival strategies that keep them stuck, reconnect with their younger self, befriend their inner critics, resist oppressive societal norms, and cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion. 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 and diva ballads, watching musicals and cozy shows, playing games, connecting with friends and family, and, most importantly, eating delicious food.
