Sara Sharnoff Tick

About My Practice

In my counseling practice, I primarily work with two populations: Adolescents with eating disorders and gifted and talented teenagers. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy that incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based methods.

Here are some real-life examples of what this looks like:

During our initial meeting, I will gather background history about your teen and the entire family to help me understand how I can best assist everyone
During subsequent sessions, I will not only spend time with your teen individually, but I will set aside time with the parents and teach them the same skills as their child so that everyone can “speak the same language”
For teenagers struggling with eating disorders, I will coach parents through dinner in real time to address any unhealthy eating disorder behaviors and make dinnertime more peaceful

For more information about working with me, please contact me here.

Education and Background

Born and raised in Columbia, SC, I graduated with a BA in psychology and a minor in gender studies from Indiana University and a Masters of Science in family therapy from the University of Massachusetts Boston. After working at an adolescent outpatient eating disorder clinic in Waltham, MA, I moved to Charleston, SC to continue working as a licensed therapist with individuals, couples, and families.