Sarah Slappey, MA

Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #138520

Supervised by Amy Cornwall, LMFT #130174

sarah@bluechairft.com

Specializations

  • Anxiety Disorders & Phobias

  • Mood Disorders

  • Executive Functioning Support

  • ADHD & Autism

  • Eating Disorders

  • Trauma & Stress-Related Concerns

  • ODD & Oppositional Behaviors

  • Crisis Intervention & Risk Assessment

  • Emotional Regulation & Coping Skills

  • Parent Collaboration & Education

  • Couples & Relationship Counseling

Treatment Approach

  • Person-Centered Therapy

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Psychodynamic

  • Attachment-Based

  • Play Therapy

  • Gottman Method trained

Client Populations

  • Children (5–11)

  • Adolescents & Teens

  • Young Adults

  • Couples

  • Families

  • Parents & Caregivers

Professional Profile

Sarah Slappey is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges, strengthen relationships, and develop skills for emotional well-being. She earned her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, from Azusa Pacific University in 2022. She also holds specialized certification in Gottman Method Couples Counseling.

Sarah prioritizes creating a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free environment where clients feel comfortable, heard, and accepted. Grounded in a Person-Centered approach, she believes therapy should be individualized, collaborative, and built upon each person's unique strengths. She also values parent collaboration, helping families reinforce emotional regulation, coping strategies, and other therapeutic skills beyond the therapy room.

Get to Know Sarah 

Outside of the therapy room, Sarah enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, caring for her four dogs, and finding new ways to get creative in the kitchen by trying new recipes. She also loves roller skating, nature walks with her dogs, and making time for the little things that bring joy to everyday life. She believes that connection, self-care, and finding balance are important parts of living a fulfilling life.

Sarah is committed to supporting each individual with compassion, encouragement, and genuine understanding, empowering them to recognize their strengths, navigate life's challenges, and achieve meaningful personal growth.