Sarah Newcomer, IMFT CST

10/28/2025

Just stop. Breathe. It can mean the difference between connection and an all night fight

06/25/2022

Is this thing still on?
Just stopping by to let you know I'm pi**ed as hell. I attended a protest last night in downtown Columbus.

If you're also pi**ed and want to protest- I wanted to share some protest resources and tips. I shared a graphic from the ACLU but wanted to add things I do additionally:

1- Carry a small backpack with essentials. Though the plan is to be peaceful, 2020 taught us that things can go south quickly for no reason. So I prepare for ALL options.
My bag had:
-a First Aid kit
-water
-tampons
-sharpies
-sunblock
-hand sanitizer
-a few snack bags
-masks (n95)
- and a thermos of milk. (Milk helps with removing pepper spray)

Other ideas include:
-Battery backup for your phone
-bandana (helps with sweat)
-Ear protection (people get loud)
-Rain gear/change of clothes
-Spare socks (Wet feet SUCK)
-Sunglasses
-Copies of fliers/action steps to use your voice
- POST YOUR IDEAS BELOW

2- Write in sharpie essential numbers on your arm. Mine was my defense attorney and the number of my partner... otherside was my bloodtype.

Be safe. Don't give up. Tell the world we

- Sarah Newcomer, IMFT
She/They

#1973 #614

04/29/2021

Willow Smith is polyamorous and proud.

11/03/2020

We will get through this.

First things first: Your feelings are valid.

11/02/2020

https://ncsfreedom.org/2020/10/28/multi-love-what-its-like-to-have-more-than-one-partner-in-the-pandemic/

07/04/2020

Just stayed up to watch The Fandom. It is an incredible documentary about the furry fandom that I helped crowdfund!

Without the friendships, experiences, and support that I've discovered in the community, I wouldn't be the therapist I am today. I'm so thankful I got to be a part of helping this amazing film become possible. This documentary does an incredible job of portraying the history and importance of the community.

"The Fandom explores the history of animation fans who brought anime to the western world in the 1970s, Disney animators who faced threats to their careers, sci-fi fans who started the first furry conventions, and why furries became early adopters of the 1980s internet. It contrasts that with the modern fandom covering how it became a haven for the LGBT community as well as a positive economic and artistic impact on major US cities."(thefandomfilm.com)

Check out The Fandom on YouTube and Amazon Prime... and be sure to stay through the credits to catch the name of a therapist you might know

Www.thefandomfilm.com

06/28/2020

It would destroy me if I called any of my clients to tell them they were possibly exposed to COVID and that I have to give their information to the health department. Research continues to come out that demonstrates the biggest risk of infection is in a small shared enclosed spaces.... which my office is. Also, wearing a mask during therapy? Takes away so much non verbal communication AND it muffles everything anyone says.

That being said, I am staying Telehealth until at least Sept/October.

Once I return I will require all in person clients to sign a waiver of liability and a release to the health department. This release would be in case there is confirmed cases in my office and the health department will need your information as part of contact tracing. Don't want to do those things? Then you can stay Telehealth or, if you don't wish to do Telehealth, I can provide you a list of alternative providers that you're welcome to go to.

I will also have reduced hours/days in office as I'll maintain a hybrid model of Telehealth and in office.

For more information on the science and my reasons behind staying Telehealth right now please visit:
https://www.newcomertherapy.com/why-i-m-not-doing-in-office-appts

You can also find this link on my website in the footer under my office address
Image says: COVID-19 UPDATE. Checkmark. Taking new clients via Telehealth.
Checkmark. Will revisit returning to the office this fall (Sept/Oct)
For more information visit my website. Www.newcomertherapy.com

06/18/2020

https://www.verywellmind.com/experiencing-trauma-during-protests-5024898?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons

While protesting, you may experience severe crowd control methods, which could lead to trauma. Understand the implications and how to protect yourself.

06/16/2020

https://giphy.com/gifs/couple-gay-the-body-shop-4GZxF4A77OZ00RhCqe

06/14/2020

https://www.hrc.org/blog/hrc-mourns-riah-milton-black-trans-woman-killed-in-ohio

HRC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Riah Milton, a 25-year-old Black transgender woman killed in Liberty Township, Ohio, on June 9.