When working with clients, I offer both professional expertise as well as compassion and understanding gained from my own personal journey. In 2015, I was diagnosed with stage III-B invasive lobular breast cancer. Utilizing a blend of traditional and complementary medicine, I made it through this emotionally and physically challenging 2-year journey will relative ease. The insights and wisdom I gained from this experience support my work with clients who are navigating turbulent times on their life path.

In each of my sessions, I focus on your needs at that particular moment, while holding your vision of the desired outcomes you want to achieve. The result is a dynamic, interactive experience in which you will feel heard, valued and respected. My specialties include Positive Psychology, Energy Psychology, and Mindfulness. I also practice Brainspotting to support the healing of trauma. I offer in-person psychotherapy sessions in Asheville, North Carolina, and phone/skype/zoom coaching to those living further away.

Outside of the office I enjoy practicing yoga, walking, dancing, cooking and photography.

Hello, I’m Dr. Sarah Amedoro

Psychologist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

I took my first psychology course at community college when I was 16 years old, and continued down this path of learning, receiving my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Immaculata University in 2017. I was fascinated by the brain, and much of my initial clinical training and research was in neuropsychology. Through my own healing journey, I came to understand the importance of integrating mind, body, and spirit. This newfound awareness of the mind-body-spirit connection led me to explore the therapeutic benefits of mindfulness meditation and yoga, and I have since studied various eastern and earth-based healing modalities.

The services I offer are informed by my clinical training, as well as by my own healing experiences, by my many teachers, and through ongoing collaboration with clients. I am committed to co-creating a supportive space and strong relationship, in which to explore, learn, heal, and grow. Through our work together we will expand the capacity to hold both ends of the emotional spectrum; sadness/sorrow and joy/love, essentially leading to a richer, deeper, more fulfilling human experience. As an integrative and holistic psychologist, I often incorporate meditation, movement, and sound, along with western psychology models including; mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and transpersonal psychology. I am certified as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and utilize somatic therapy for addressing trauma and other forms of nervous system dysregulation. I offer in-person and telehealth psychotherapy sessions in Asheville, North Carolina, as well as online coaching sessions to those living further away. Outside of the office I enjoy yoga, hiking, singing, cooking, growing food, ceremony and play. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your journey.

Many times the biggest challenge is becoming truly aware of our own experiences and being honest with ourselves about these experiences. I am committed to creating a supportive space and strong relationship in which to explore honestly and authentically. We will learn and practice specific methods for expanding awareness, as well a variety of coping skills to support authentic reflection. Once we are able to gather information and understand patterns, the time comes to take empowered action and create a courageous, beautiful, fulfilling life. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your journey.