Our therapists.

Sarah Abbas

Licensed Clinical
Professional Counselor
& Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

Sarah’s work is rooted in the belief that healing happens when we feel safe enough to tune in and reconnect with who we truly are; beyond the expectations, roles, or survival patterns we’ve learned to live by. For nearly a decade, she has been helping clients navigate the impact of trauma, stress, and emotional overwhelm to find more steadiness, confidence, and ease in their lives. Her approach integrates somatic practice, parts work and individualized care. The collaborative process allows her to meet you with respect and presence. Her approach is grounded in:

  • A deep respect for each client’s lived experience

  • The understanding that trauma lives in the body— not just the mind

  • The belief that healing is possible, even when it hasn’t felt that way before

  • A commitment to helping clients move from self-doubt to self-trust

Credentials & Professional Background

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology

  • Certification in Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk’s Traumatic Stress Studies

  • Formal Training and Certification in Dr. Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing®

  • Additional trainings in: IFS, EFT, mindfulness, psychedelic integration and trauma-informed care

  • Years of supporting folks in clinical, institutional and private practice settings

  • Specializing in trauma resolution & nervous system capacity expansion

Janet Heath

Pre-licensed Professional
in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Janet Heath has always had a strong appreciation for health and wellness, naturally leading her to roles where she could support and care for others. She believes her life experiences have been her greatest teachers, fueling her passion for wholeness and balance and her commitment to helping people on their own paths to wellness. Her love for this work began in group settings with Dan Allender, co-founder of the Allender Center, where she became certified in narrative-based trauma care. From there, she led various trauma-focused and marriage groups — it was in those spaces she first witnessed the profound power of healing. These experiences also led Janet to pursue her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, further deepening her commitment to walking alongside others in their healing journeys.

Throughout her path of study and growth, Janet came to deeply recognize the undeniable connection between the mind, body, and spirit and how each influences overall wellness. This realization led her to pursue beliefs that closely align with the modalities and influences embraced by Ana at The Center for Intuitive Growth and Healing. Janet feels honored and excited to learn from Ana’s depth of experience, which resonates deeply with her values and healing approach.

Janet cherishes time with her family, which includes her three adult children, their partners, and a lively crew of “grand-animals.” Few things bring her more joy than relaxing by the lake, listening to the waves, and getting lost in a good book.

Credentials & Professional Background

  • Licensed Professional Counselor, Expected Fall 2026

  • Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Expected Fall 2026

  • Level 1 Certification Narrative Focused Trauma Care, Allender Center

  • Certified Assessment Facilitator, Save Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS)