SARAH HARTZELL, LCSW

As a queer, nonbinary community organizer, I experienced firsthand how common it is to be burned out, dismissed, and depleted in our culture, especially when working for social change. In my own practice as a martial artist, I found that inhabiting my body more fully was key to health and empowerment. 
I chose to train in social work and somatic therapy to support people in generating the bodily autonomy and empowerment necessary to navigate significant life transitions with choice.
Through generative somatics and The Strozzi Institute, I studied trauma-informed embodiment practices. I am also trained in EMDR through the Parnell Institute, the Flash technique with Phillip Manfield, and Somatic Abolitionism with Resmaa Menakem. I received my MSW focused on community-centered integrative practice from the University of Washington, and hold a BA in English from Earlham College. I also trained as a full-spectrum birth doula to ground my work in medical fluency, consent, and bodily autonomy.
I am honored to apply this depth of training to support those in change work—artists, teachers, organizers, first responders, etc.—who are ready to rebuild safety and connection in their bodies and their lives. I prioritize working with queer and trans folks, and BIPOC folks who are comfortable working with me as a white-bodied person.
I currently live and practice in occupied Lenni Lenape territory, and offer both online and in-person sessions in Brooklyn, New York.