Howdy, I’m Saron (they/them)! I am a nonbinary and queer therapist seeing clients both in-person in Athens and virtually from anywhere in Georgia. Seeking and engaging in therapy is a deeply brave and vulnerable decision to make, and I take the gift of that choice very seriously. When you are in the room with me, my only goal is to help you feel seen, understood, and validated. It is not for me to assume that I would know better than you about your life, and I believe it is my job to help reflect, dig deeper, and act as a mirror to help illuminate patterns or connections that can be hard to see from the inside. I am very passionate about the ethic of self-determination and I believe it is my job to help you interrogate and explore what is best for you (because you know better than I do!) Therapy with me is a collaborative process where we focus on the things that are important to you and work together to find a path to healing and wholeness. 

My areas of focus include partnering with trauma survivors, queer folks, neurodivergent folks (especially adults diagnosed later in life), and clients in non-traditional relationships (especially kink and ethical non-monogamy). I also enjoy working with folks experiencing OCD and addiction. I work from an eclectic perspective and utilize several modalities, including EFT, ACT, DBT, and IFS. My goal is to shape the approach toward the client rather than trying to mold the client to the approach.

With me, you can expect a lot of goofs, nerdy references, and general silliness, because I believe that good and important work can be accomplished without it having to feel so heavy, serious, and scary. If these philosophies sound like they would vibe with you and your goals for therapy, feel welcome to submit the form below and we can chat!

Saron is in-network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield for individuals, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Aetna insurance.

Saron’s Education

• Master’s Degree in Social Work: University of Georgia

• Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy

• Bachelor of Art Degree in Psychology: Emmanuel College

for more information about individual or relationship counseling with saron, please submit the form below: