Sara French

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore your inner world, navigate challenges, and grow into the most authentic version of yourself. Whether you're dealing with late-diagnosed autism, ADHD, anxiety, complex trauma, or relationship struggles, I'm here to walk beside you with compassion and clarity. You deserve to feel understood, valued, and empowered—and therapy can be a powerful part of that process. I specialize in working with adults who are neurodivergent—especially those who identify as autistic or have ADHD, including individuals who mask, were diagnosed late in life, or who suspect they are neurodivergent. THERAPY SERVICES Neurodivergent Support (ADHD, Autism, Executive Function Challenges) I support neurodivergent clients in building strategies that work with their brains—not against them. Together, we’ll address challenges like executive dysfunction, emotional regulation, masking, and burnout while building on your strengths. Neurodivergent Couples Counseling & Communication Support I offer couples therapy for neurodivergent partnerships or relationships where one or both partners may be neurodivergent. Therapy helps you improve communication, connection, and conflict resolution while building a secure attachment. Trauma and Complex Trauma I offer a safe, affirming space to process trauma, including complex trauma, developmental trauma, and sexual trauma. Therapy is grounded in a trauma-informed, somatic, and attachment-based approach, incorporating mindfulness and emotionally focused interventions to support nervous system regulation and a renewed sense of safety. For clients who want a structured, evidence-based option, I also provide Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help process traumatic experiences, reduce trauma-related symptoms, and shift unhelpful beliefs that can linger after trauma. People-Pleasing, Boundaries, & Self-Trust Therapy If you struggle with people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or chronic self-doubt, therapy can help. I support clients in learning to set healthy boundaries, trust their needs, and build self-worth, so relationships feel more authentic, balanced, and secure. Therapy focuses on shifting long-standing people-pleasing patterns, reducing guilt and over-responsibility, and strengthening autonomy, emotional safety, and self-trust in relationships. Anxiety & Stress Therapy If you’re struggling with anxiety, chronic stress, or overwhelm, therapy can help uncover the roots of what you’re experiencing and build practical tools for relief. I support clients in learning to manage anxiety, calm the nervous system, quiet the inner critic, and reduce stress, so daily life feels more grounded and manageable. Therapy focuses on increasing emotional regulation, self-compassion, and resilience—helping you move through life with greater ease and confidence. Inclusive & Affirming Therapy I provide inclusive, affirming therapy for LGBTQIA+ individuals, and my practice is polyamorous- and kink-affirming. Therapy is offered in a nonjudgmental, identity-affirming space where all identities, expressions, relationship structures, and bodies are respected. My work is grounded in a Health at Every Size (HAES) perspective and actively avoids pathologizing identity, body size, or ways of relating. My goal is to help clients feel safe, seen, and affirmed while working toward meaningful, values-aligned change. WHAT TO EXPECT IN THERAPY A Neurodivergent and Trauma-Informed Approach Therapy is collaborative and client-centered, not prescriptive. I honor your expertise in your own life and tailor sessions to your needs, values, and pace. Whether you’re navigating autistic burnout, ADHD challenges, trauma recovery, or identity exploration, therapy is designed around your lived experience to foster self-understanding, regulation, and growth. Techniques & Modalities I Use I integrate a variety of evidence-based approaches to support healing, growth, and self-understanding: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Helps you clarify your values, accept difficult emotions, and take meaningful action despite stress or anxiety. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Supports building secure attachment and improving connection in relationships, including couples and close partnerships. Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): An evidence-based approach for processing trauma, reducing trauma-related symptoms, and shifting unhelpful beliefs. Somatic and Mindfulness-Based Practices: Explore how trauma and stress show up in the body. Techniques may include grounding, breathwork, movement, visualization, or creative exercises to promote regulation and resilience. By combining these approaches, therapy addresses both mind and body, helping you navigate stress, trauma, anxiety, identity challenges, and relational patterns with awareness and compassion. A Safe, Authentic Space In therapy, you don’t have to mask, perform, or hold it all together. This is a space for vulnerability, exploration, and authenticity. I offer a warm, validating presence, honest feedback, and a touch of humor when it fits—so you can feel safe, seen, and supported while doing the real work of growth. ABOUT ME I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts in Counseling and a focus on mental health. I work with adults: individuals and couples-navigating trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, relationships, and identity exploration. Before becoming a therapist, I worked with individuals with brain injury and completed an internship at MOCSA, supporting survivors of sexual violence. These experiences shaped my deep understanding of trauma, resilience, and the importance of individualized, compassionate care. My approach is trauma-informed, neurodivergent-friendly, and LGBTQ-affirming, providing a safe and validating space for clients to explore growth, healing, and authentic self-expression. LET’S CONNECT You deserve to feel safe, seen, and supported—and I would be honored to be part of your healing process. 📍 Offering in-person therapy in Prairie Village, Kansas 🌐 Online therapy for adults in Kansas 📧 sara@alignedcounseling-llc.com 📞 (816) 656-7224 Located at 8016 State Line Road Suite 106 Prairie Village, KS 66208 Contact me today for a free 15-minute consultation. Supervised by Kasen Anderson MO: LPC 2023017495 KS: LCPC 03154