Sarah Cline, LCSW & Associates, PLLC, Wheaton Counseling

Sarah Cline, LCSW & Associates, PLLC, Wheaton Counseling Therapy practice focused on trauma,
perinatal mental health, grief and loss. We also treat depression, OCD, and anxiety in adults and adolescents.

Neurodivergence informed and LGBTQ+ allied/identified therapists

Trauma-informed care changes the way therapy looks and feels. 💛It’s about creating a safe, empowering space where your s...
09/07/2025

Trauma-informed care changes the way therapy looks and feels. 💛

It’s about creating a safe, empowering space where your story is honored, not judged.
Instead of focusing on what’s “wrong,” it recognizes the impact of what’s happened to you.
Healing isn’t about rushing or fixing—it’s about connection, trust, and respect for your pace.

Ready to explore trauma-informed therapy?
Visit 👉 sarahclinelcsw.com

You don’t have to be perfect or move fast. Every step you take, no matter how small, is progress.Be gentle with yourself...
09/05/2025

You don’t have to be perfect or move fast. Every step you take, no matter how small, is progress.

Be gentle with yourself and honor your unique pace.

Learn more about compassionate, healing at 👉 sarahclinelcsw.com

You can’t pour from an empty cup—and kids pick up on your cues. 💞Co-regulation means your child’s nervous system looks t...
09/03/2025

You can’t pour from an empty cup—and kids pick up on your cues. 💞

Co-regulation means your child’s nervous system looks to you for safety and calm.

It doesn’t mean you have to be perfect—just present. Your calm presence helps them learn how to soothe themselves over time.
Taking care of your own nervous system is part of being the parent your child needs.

Learn more 👉 sarahclinelcsw.com

Therapy isn’t advice. It’s a space for you—to be heard, understood, and supported. 💛It’s about uncovering patterns, heal...
09/01/2025

Therapy isn’t advice. It’s a space for you—to be heard, understood, and supported. 💛

It’s about uncovering patterns, healing nervous system wounds, and discovering what you truly need—not just quick fixes or “shoulds.”
Healing takes time. It doesn’t have to be perfect. And it always happens at your pace.

Ready to start your journey?
Visit 👉 sarahclinelcsw.com

08/30/2025

Parenting can feel chaotic—especially during transitions like back-to-school. But your calm presence is one of the most powerful tools you have.

Taking a moment to breathe and regulate your nervous system before responding helps your child feel safe and seen. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about showing up with intention and kindness, to yourself and your little one.

Remember: Resting, grounding, and modeling self-compassion aren’t indulgences—they’re essential parts of connection and healing.

Start small. Start here. 💛
Learn more about trauma-informed parenting at 👉 sarahclinelcsw.com

Your well-being matters—not just when everything else is done.When you’ve lived in survival mode, self-care can feel ind...
08/28/2025

Your well-being matters—not just when everything else is done.

When you’ve lived in survival mode, self-care can feel indulgent or even wrong.

But tending to your needs is part of healing—and it’s how you build a life that’s sustainable and safe.

Ready to explore what self-care really looks like in trauma recovery?
Start here: 👉 sarahclinelcsw.com

Complex PTSD (CPTSD) isn’t about one event—it’s about living in survival mode for too long.Whether it came from unsafe c...
08/26/2025

Complex PTSD (CPTSD) isn’t about one event—it’s about living in survival mode for too long.

Whether it came from unsafe caregivers, chronic neglect, or repeated relational trauma, CPTSD shapes how you feel about yourself and the world around you.

You might feel like you’re “too sensitive,” “too much,” or like no one understands why things affect you so deeply.

You’re not too much. You’re carrying too much.
And there is support for that.

Not all trauma is the same—so not all healing journeys will look the same either.While PTSD often develops after a singl...
08/24/2025

Not all trauma is the same—so not all healing journeys will look the same either.

While PTSD often develops after a single traumatic event, Complex PTSD (CPTSD) is the result of repeated or prolonged trauma—especially in childhood or within relationships that were meant to feel safe.

If you’ve ever felt like your reactions don’t “fit” what others expect from trauma, you’re not alone.

Your experiences make sense. And they deserve to be seen and understood.

Learn more or reach out at 👉 sarahclinelcsw.com

Dissociation is a natural response to overwhelm—and while it can be unsettling, it’s also a sign that your system is doi...
08/22/2025

Dissociation is a natural response to overwhelm—and while it can be unsettling, it’s also a sign that your system is doing its best to keep you safe.

These gentle practices can help bring you back into your body, moment by moment. Healing won’t happen overnight, but every small step matters.

If you’re ready to explore therapy in a supportive, trauma-informed space, visit:
👉 sarahclinelcsw.com

⭐️Do you put other people’s needs ahead of yours all the time? Do you fear upsetting anyone when you’re upset yourself? ...
08/22/2025

⭐️Do you put other people’s needs ahead of yours all the time? Do you fear upsetting anyone when you’re upset yourself? Do you put on a persona in front of others instead of letting your authentic self show? These are all signs that you have turned away from yourself. That’s a protective pattern but it can hurt. You’re not alone and therapy can help you uncover why you do it! Reach out to us to get started finding yourself again….https://sarahclinelcsw.com☀️🌻

Dissociation is a natural response to overwhelm. You don’t have to force yourself to snap out of it.With time, compassio...
08/20/2025

Dissociation is a natural response to overwhelm.
You don’t have to force yourself to snap out of it.

With time, compassion, and support, you can gently return to yourself—at your own pace.

Learn more about trauma-informed therapy at 👉 sarahclinelcsw.com

If you’ve ever felt foggy, numb, disconnected, or like you’re going through the motions—there’s a name for that.It’s cal...
08/18/2025

If you’ve ever felt foggy, numb, disconnected, or like you’re going through the motions—there’s a name for that.

It’s called dissociation, and it’s more common than you might realize.

Whether it shows up as zoning out in a meeting or feeling totally disconnected from your body, dissociation is your nervous system’s way of saying, “This is too much.”

Dissociation means you’re adapting.
And with support, it is possible to gently come back to yourself—at your own pace.

Learn more at
👉 sarahclinelcsw.com

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