About Me
I am compassionate and holistic clinician and would be honored to work with you collaboratively in your healing journey.
Hi, I’m Sabrina Sartori Chouinard, LISW, CEDS-C
I’m a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Iowa and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Brazil with over 20 years of counseling experience. I am an iaedp™ Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Approved Consultant (CEDS-C), an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, an EMDR Certified Therapist, and a Certified Family-Based Treatment (FBT) provider through Stanford University and the Training Institute for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders. I am bicultural and bilingual in English and Portuguese and specialize in the treatment of adolescents and adults with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, trauma, and anxiety using evidence-based approaches.
I develop customized treatment plans based on each client’s needs. I work collaboratively with pediatricians, primary care providers, registered dietitians, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, team-based care. In addition to my clinical practice, I provide consultation to therapists in eating disorder treatment, EMDR, and Family-Based Treatment throughout the United States and internationally. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship and the use of advanced, evidence-based protocols are the foundation for meaningful healing and lasting change. I offer both in-person and telehealth services for clients throughout Iowa.
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My Experience
I am a Licensed Social Worker in Iowa since 2021 and am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Brazil since 2003. I am bicultural and bilingual in English and Portuguese with over 20 years of counseling experience. I was educated in Clinical Psychology at UNISINOS in Rio Grande do Sul and completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Iowa in 2021, emphasizing individual and family therapy. I was certified as Complex Trauma Professional in 2021 and incorporated Trauma Sensitive approach in my work.
I obtained my EMDR training in 2020, certification in 2022, and EMDR CIT in 2023. I am trained in Family Based Therapy from Stanford University in 2022 for treating adolescents (ages 12-18) with Anorexia Nervosa and completed FBT certification from the Training Institute for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders in California.
My Approach
I have a compassionate and holistic approach integrating mind, body, spirit, and heart, attuning to culture, and relationships. Each client is unique in their history. Therefore, I adapt different interventions and protocols to the clients’ needs, such as: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), FBT (Family Based Training), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Ego State, Trauma Sensitive Practice, and Attachment Theory, Spirituality Integrated in Psychotherapy, and Acculturation. I also integrate mindfulness and stress management techniques into my repertoire.
I firmly believe that effective therapeutic relationships are powerful for achieving healing and lasting change. Seeking counseling or asking for support takes courage, especially in a culture of independence and self-reliance. I know it is not easy, and I respect and value that you take this next step. I adapt to client preferences with remote telehealth and in-person therapy formats.
Meet Mel
Chief Entertainment Canine
I would like you to meet a very important member of my team. Mel, which means “honey” in Portuguese, serves as the Chief Entertainment Canine
She makes Telehealth-only appointments by request. She is a Brittaney Spaniel and is very sweet and has tons of energy, especially about birds or leaves on a windy day. She serves as a “good girl!” and likes to take long naps when her mom works from home.