We recently had the chance to connect with Sarah Stowe LMHC and have shared our conversation below.
Sarah, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What do you think is misunderstood about your business?
I think a lot of people still believe therapy is only for when you’re in a full-on crisis, like something has to be really wrong to go. The truth is, most of the people I work with are high functioning and appear to the outside world that they are doing really well. They’re just tired of constantly feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in their own head.
Another big misunderstanding is that therapy is a quick fix. It’s not about finding a magic answer in one session- it’s about learning how to actually understand yourself, change old patterns, and build the kind of peace that lasts. Coping helps you survive, but true healing comes from when we go deeper!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am a licensed mental health therapist (LMHC) in the state of Florida! I specialize in helping anxious overthinkers find peace, with a mix of clinical tools and faith along the way.
I work mostly with adults and teens who are constantly overthinking, second-guessing themselves, or feeling like their anxiety is calling all the shots. My approach combines clinical interventions and faith-based counseling to help people handle their anxiety in a way that is not only effective, but also congruent with their values. What makes my work a little different is that I’m not just about helping people “manage” their anxiety. I’m here for the deeper work- helping clients move from constantly coping to actually healing.
Outside of a therapy session, you’ll usually find me with an iced coffee in hand, doing pilates, or playing pickleball. I’m also working on some new ways to support people beyond 1:1 sessions in the future. Stay tuned for more content, resources, and maybe even a group offering coming soon!
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
In my work, I see how fear, unspoken expectations, unresolved pain, and anxiety often break the bonds between people. When we’re stuck in cycles of overthinking or self-protection, we start to assume, shut down, or withdraw- not because we don’t care, but because we don’t feel safe enough to stay connected.
So what restores those bonds? Honest communication. Self-awareness. Safe spaces where people feel seen instead of judged. I believe relationships start to heal when people feel safe enough to show up as they are- messy emotions, past wounds, and all, and still be met with compassion and curiosity. Without authenticity, you can’t have intimacy in relationships.
It takes courage, boundaries, and a willingness to look inward. But the good news is: healing within ourselves often makes room for reconnection with others.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me to slow down and actually feel things instead of pushing through or pretending I was fine. It showed me that real strength isn’t about holding it all together. It’s about being honest, asking for help, and showing up even when things are hard.
Success feels great, but it never taught me how to sit with my emotions or find peace when things were falling apart. Suffering did. And as hard as it was, those lessons stuck with me in a deeper way.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
They’d say faith is a big part of who I am. It keeps me grounded when life gets challenging and reminds me there is always hope. But they’d also tell you I’m the friend who loves to laugh, bring fun energy, and am always down to try something new and adventurous!
They would also say that loyalty is very important to me and a big part of who I am. When I care about someone, I’m all in for the long haul. That’s why I’m willing to walk with my clients for as long as they need, through all the ups and downs.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What are you doing today that won’t pay off for 7–10 years?
I’m putting in the time and energy to build real trust with my clients. Healing from anxiety or trauma is a slow process, and the work we do together now might not show big changes right away. But I believe that all the small steps, honest conversations, and tools we build will help them live with more peace and confidence down the road and hopefully for many years to come. In my career, it’s not about the speed that we learn or grow, it’s about the sustainability of it.
I’m also working on creating resources and programs that will help more people over time. It’s like planting seeds today, trusting that years from now they’ll grow into something strong and life-changing.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.tikvahcounseling.com/
- Instagram: tikvah_counseling
