Sara Rands | ACMHC

Therapist & Wellness Coach | Pronouns: she/her/hers

Sara is a therapist for thoughtful, high-functioning adults who’ve spent years relying on logic—and are now ready to feel more, break long-standing cycles, and reconnect with themselves in a deeper way. Many of her clients have done the inner work, gained insight, and still find themselves emotionally stuck, yearning for change they can feel, not just understand.

She’s Master Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a brain-based therapy that clears stuck emotional patterns without the need to relive painful stories. Her approach blends structure and soul: existential therapy, mindfulness, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), and current training in the NARM model for complex trauma.

Sara works especially well with gifted, neurodiverse, and highly sensitive clients—analytical minds, deep thinkers, and those who’ve always moved through life a little differently. She brings lived wisdom from cancer survivorship, spiritual transitions, and parenting spectrum kids. With a background in both computer science and English, she offers a calm, curious, and focused presence and a rare ability to hold emotional complexity without simplifying it.

If your mind is quick but your emotions feel stuck, Sara can help you find the way forward.

Sara holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. Sara is an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Utah.

License #: Utah13896194-6009

More About Sara

Areas of Expertise

Sara specializes in:

Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, & Highly Sensitive Persons )
Trauma (Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Neuro-Affective Relational Model)
Religious Trauma
Medical Trauma/Health Challenges
Faith Transitions & Spiritual Deconstruction
Anxiety
Depression
Existential Therapy
Grief and Loss
Life Transistions: Midlife, Aging, Divorce, Remarriage
Ketamine Assisted Therapy
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Intrusive Thoughts 
Therapy for Mental Health Professionals
Career & Identity Transitions

Services/ Population

Sara provides the following services:

Therapy/Consultation
Individual Services
Wellness Coaching /Consultation
Individual Services
Populations:
Emerging Adults (ages 18 to 21)
Adults (age 22 +)

Rates

Sara’s rates are as follows:

$130 per 45-minute therapy session
$150 for first diagnostic/assessment session
$120 per 50-minute coaching/consultation session

Additional Rates/ Insurance

Sara also offers:

6 Session Coaching Package:
$110 per coaching session ($660)
purchased upfront, non-refundable
Sessions are valid for 1 year
Insurance*:
Select Health-Group Plans Only
Care, Choice, Med, Value
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah
Preferred ValueCore, FocalPoint, Individual and Family Network, RealValue, BlueOption, Blue High-Performance Network, SaveWell
Cigna Health Insurance/Evermore
AETNA
PEHP

*Medicaid and Medicare-associated plans are not accepted.

Availability

Sara is available to see clients via phone, online, or in person.

Availability (Mountain Time):
Mondays 8:30 AM -11:30 AM, 3 PM- 7 PM
Tuesdays 2 PM – 6 PM
Wednesday 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (online) 2 PM – 7 PM (online or in person)
Thursday 9 AM – 11 AM, 1 PM – 6 PM
Office Location:
2040 E. Murray Holladay Rd, Holladay, UT 84117

What people are saying about Sara

Sara made a significant impact on my journey. Her active listening skills immediately put my anxiety about meeting someone new at ease. I felt understood and supported, which made a world of difference in my comfort level. Sara’s ability to help me brainstorm and personalize a manageable goal that was appropriately challenging has been instrumental in addressing my anxiety and aversion.

I also want to highlight her professionalism and deep understanding of the Mormon experience and the LDS church. This specific knowledge has been incredibly valuable in our session and has provided me with unique insights and support

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