Sarah Booth, LPC
Sarah Booth is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) Practitioner, and has advanced training in EMDR, Theraplay, Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS), and Adlerian Play Therapy. She is currently completing the requirements to become a Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT™), reflecting her commitment to continually expanding her knowledge and providing the highest quality, evidence-based care.
Sarah believes that healing happens through safe, connected relationships. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and families move beyond the effects of trauma, attachment wounds, and difficult life experiences so they can experience lasting healing and greater hope for the future.
Sarah earned her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and brings extensive experience working with individuals across a wide range of settings. Before entering private practice in 2021, she spent many years serving children and adolescents in residential group care, supporting youth in foster care, individuals transitioning from substance use treatment and crisis stabilization programs, and families navigating behavioral, emotional, and relational challenges rooted in trauma. As a Residential Director, she provided counseling, consultation, and guidance to both foster parents and the children in their care. She has also worked with juveniles in secure detention settings and adults receiving community-based mental health services, giving her a broad understanding of the unique challenges people face throughout every stage of life.
Her therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in attachment theory, developmental neuroscience, and trauma-informed care. Sarah believes that every person’s story is unique, and she takes time to understand each client’s experiences, relationships, strengths, and goals. Rather than simply treating symptoms, she partners with clients to uncover the underlying factors contributing to their struggles, helping them build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
In November 2022, Sarah fulfilled a long-standing dream of expanding access to exceptional mental health care by opening Discovery Connections Columbus. As Partner and Clinical Director, she is committed to building a practice known for compassionate, high-quality care and a culture where both clients and clinicians can thrive. She has developed a deep love for the Columbus community and considers it a privilege to walk alongside individuals and families as they pursue healing, restoration, and renewed hope.
Many clients are also greeted by Sarah’s certified therapy dog, Xena, who is registered with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Xena’s gentle, calming presence helps children, teens, and adults feel comfortable from the moment they walk through the door. Sarah has also welcomed Theodore (“Theo”) to her family, and he is currently training to become a certified therapy dog, continuing her passion for creating a warm, supportive environment where clients feel safe, seen, and cared for.