Dr. Sarah Allen

12/10/2025

Does the thought of a social gathering make your heart race or your stomach clench? 💓 You are not alone. In the holiday season there are more events and gatherings than usual.

Social anxiety is more than just feeling shy—it can be a heavy weight that follows you long before an event even starts.

If you find yourself freezing up or wanting to cancel plans, I want you to know that these feelings don't have to define you. There are small, gentle steps you can take to find your calm. ✨

Learn how to manage nerves, shift critical self-talk, and feel more confident with practical tips and when to seek anxiety counseling.

11/25/2025

Thanksgiving and the holiday season are just around the corner and family gatherings can be wonderful, but they can also bring up complicated emotions and stress.

If you find yourself dreading certain interactions or feeling anxious about seeing family, you are not alone. It's okay to want to protect your peace.

In my latest article, I share practical tips to help you stay calm and centered around stressful family members. You have the power to change how you experience these situations.

Taking small, intentional steps can make a big difference in reducing stress and helping you feel more in control.

I hope you find it helpful!

Learn tips to help you set boundaries and feel calmer around difficult family members this holiday season as well as throughout the year.

11/11/2025

Feeling grateful to see insights from my article “Reclaiming Your Sense of Identity When You’re a Mom” included in Yahoo News’ piece about Naomi Osaka’s new podcast where she talks about “reassessing her personal worth not as a player defined by trophies, but as a woman learning to value herself beyond what she achieves”.

It’s wonderful to see more open conversations about personal identity and mental well-being in motherhood — a topic that matters so much to so many of us. ❤️

Naomi Osaka reveals how pregnancy and postpartum helped her rediscover self-worth, a journey that resonates with many

11/07/2025

Have you ever wondered what the difference between an anxiety disorder and an adjustment disorder with anxiety is? I was recently asked this question and realized that is can be confusing so I wrote this article to break down the differences clearly, so you can learn what they mean and how each might affect you if you have anxiety and how therapy can help.

Discover the key differences between Adjustment Disorder and Anxiety Disorder. Learn about their symptoms, differences and how therapy helps.

10/31/2025

Social anxiety isn't the same as feeling shy or a bit anxious about a specific event you have to attend. For a person living with social anxiety something as simple as answering a question in a meeting or making small talk can feel overwhelming. It can be mentally exhausting worrying about what others might be thinking about you.
My latest article will help you understand what social anxiety is, why it can happen and ways to overcome it.

Learn what can cause social anxiety and how therapy with Dr. Sarah Allen can help you feel more confident and connected at your own pace.

10/31/2025

Social anxiety isn't the same as feeling shy or anxious about a specific event you have to attend. For a person living with social anxiety something as simple as answering a question in a meeting or making small talk can feel overwhelming. It can be mentally exhausting worrying about what others might be thinking about you.
My latest article will help you understand what social anxiety is, why it can happen and ways to overcome it.

Learn what can cause social anxiety and how therapy with Dr. Sarah Allen can help you feel more confident and connected at your own pace.

10/23/2025

Ever feel like a fraud and that your accomplishments are just due to luck. Or you’re waiting for someone to figure out you don’t know what you’re doing? That’s imposter syndrome and my latest article explains what it is and how therapy can help increase your confidence in yourself and quiet that inner critic.

Learn how imposter syndrome can fuel anxiety and learn how anxiety counseling can help you feel more confident and increase self esteem.

10/23/2025

Navigating body changes after childbirth can be challenging but therapy that focuses on postpartum body image can help.
Learn more in my new post: https://drsarahallen.com/postpartum-body-image-therapy/

Learn how postpartum therapy can ease anxiety around body changes, self-image, and the pressure to “bounce back” after birth. In IL, FL & UK.

09/23/2025

Do you ever find yourself putting off a task that feels overwhelming, only to feel more anxious about it later?
While avoiding stressful situations provides a moment of relief, it often strengthens our fears in the long run.
In my new blog post, I share practical steps to begin breaking the cycle of avoidance and anxiety.

Discover how avoidance worsens anxiety and explore how cognitive behavioral therapy helps break this cycle with effective anxiety counseling.

09/09/2025

Seeing someone have a panic attack can be overwhelming, but your calm presence can make a huge difference. Knowing what to do (and what not to do) is key to providing real support to a friend or loved one.
My latest blog post covers how to recognize the signs, what to say to help, and actions to avoid.

Understand what to say and do to support someone having a panic attack. Learn how anxiety counseling can help panic attacks.

09/04/2025

I have worked with pregnant and new moms for close to 3 decades and something that hasn't changed over all that time is that many women find it hard to emotionally adjust to the changes in their bodies during pregnancy.

My new post explores the reasons why and offers solutions. Therapy can provide support and guidance that helps!

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Discover how therapy can help overcome pregnancy body image concerns. Expert help during pregnancy to build self-acceptance with Dr. Allen.

08/28/2025

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