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Enlighten Me Counseling

Enlighten Me Counseling

Compassionate and Holistic Psychotherapy

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For Mental Health Providers

Professional Consultations

Therapists need guidance too.  I provide three types of professional consultation:  EMDR, FBT, and new therapists. You will receive knowledge and resources in a trustworthy environment.

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Hi, I’m Sabrina Sartori Chouinard

LISW, CCTP-II, Certified and CIT EMDR Therapist, Trained and Certified FBT Professional

I am a mental health clinician, Independent Licensed Social Worker, Certified and Consultant-in-Training EMDR therapist and Certified Complex Trauma Professional, bicultural and bilingual in English and Portuguese. I have over 20 years of Clinical Psychology and counseling experience. I am a licensed psychologist in Brazil and was educated at UNISINOS in Rio Grande do Sul. I completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Iowa in 2021, emphasizing individual and family therapy. I obtained my EMDR certification in 2022, and I am trained in Family Based Therapy from Stanford University for treating adolescents (ages 12-18) with Anorexia Nervosa. I finished my certification in FBT from the Training Institute for Child and Adolescents with Eating Disorders in California in 2023.

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Consultations for Therapists

EMDR

I am an EMDR Consultant-In Training that provides consultations to trained clinicians who are working towards EMDR certification requirements.

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FBT

I am excited to announce a new program. Starting in January 2024, I will share my clinical experience including supervision and consultations for therapists pursuing training and certification in this gold standard for treatment of Anorexia Nervosa.

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New Therapists

If you are a new therapist or are interested in making the leap to opening your own private practice, I can help you to make this transition with confidence and support. For New Therapists Consultations group meetings or individual sessions are scheduled monthly on Zoom.

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Areas of Expertise

  • Anxiety, Depression and Emotions; 
  • Improving Relationships & Attachments; 
  • Grief, Bereavement & Loss; 
  • Disordered Eating & Body Image Concerns;
  • Coping with Trauma, Complex Trauma, including: accidents, victim, natural disasters
  • Life transitions including: career & retirement, relationship changes, empty nest & parenthood 
  • Cross Cultural Transition Support, & Culture Shock 
  • Chronic Pain & Somatic Issues

Interventions

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) & Ego State
  • FBT (Family Based Training) 
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) 
  • DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) 
  • Attachment Theory
  • Acculturation and Self Compassion Approaches
  • IFS (Internal Family Systems) 
  • Trauma Sensitive Practice & Trauma Informed Therapy
  • Mindfulness & Stress Management Techniques
  • Psychodynamic & Somatic Approaches
  • Spirituality Integrated in Psychotherapy

Ready to start your journey?

Seeking counseling or asking for support takes courage. I am a compassionate and holistic clinician, and I would be honored to help you turn hope into healing and lasting change.

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My Credentials

Contact

Sabrina Sartori Chouinard
Phone: (515) 758-8747
Fax: (515) 758-8994
sabrina@enlightenmecounseling.com

Location

12951 University Ave.
Suite 200 E
Clive, IA 50325

Inspiration

“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.”

– John Green

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