
Meet Sarah
Sarah A. Schroeder, MS, LCSW
Psychotherapist & Child Development Specialist | Founder
ABOUT
Sarah Schroeder is a seasoned Psychotherapist and Child Development Specialist, and Founder of New World Psychology, LLC. She has been a practicing professional for over 10 years using attachment-based, relational, and psychodynamic approaches to support clients in meeting their desired goals. Sarah prides herself in creating a safe and playful holding space where her clients can feel ready to explore experiences and feelings at their own pace. Sarah believes that good things happen through good relationships and that the therapeutic relationship is key in making sustainable progress. Her specialties of passionate work are listed below.
Originally from Los Angeles, California, Sarah made her way to the even-sunnier Arizona, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Arizona. From there she moved to the exciting city of Chicago, where she received her Master of Science in Child Development from Erikson Institute and her Master’s in Social Work (with a Specialization in Mental Health and a Clinical Concentration in Children and Families) from Loyola University, Chicago. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for the State of Illinois.
MORE ABOUT SARAH
When she’s not working, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and their three beautifully brilliant children. She loves to watch Pixar movies, reads and writes poetry, collects plants, doodles, and crafts. She also wrote and illustrated the children’s book “This is Ebba,” which is about a lonesome little sea turtle who discovers resilience, friendship, and healing through surprising events.
Qualifications
Licensed by State Illinois / In practice for 15+ years
Masters in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago
Masters in Child Development from Erikson Institute
DIR-Floortime, training
Sandplay Therapy, training
Sarah’s highlighted specialties include…
0-3
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Child Development
Developmental Delays
ADD/ADHD
Anxiety and Depression
Behavioral Challenges
Families
IEP-504 Support
Infant Mental Health
Mindfulness
Mood Disorders
Neurodiversity
Full Experience
Parent-Child Relationships
Panic Disorders
Play Therapy
Pre and Post Natal Support
Psychoeducation
Sand Tray Therapy
School-Aged Children
School-Related Stress
Self-Harm
Social Skills
Teens/Adolescents/Emerging Adults
Trauma and PTSD
Women’s Issues
Treatment Approaches
Play Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Attachment Based Treatment
SandPlay Therapy
Client-Centered
Trauma Informed
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
DIR-Floortime
Relationship Based Treatment
Population
Toddlers
Young Children
Tweens and Teens
Adolescents
Emerging and Young Adults
Parents

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