Meet Sara Shelton

Hi, I’m Sara—a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families overcome life’s challenges. Whether you’re facing trauma, relationship struggles, or navigating neurodivergence, I’m here to walk alongside you, offering guidance, support, and strategies to find healing and growth.

Professional Experience

With dual master’s degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Special Education, I bring a unique blend of skills to my practice. This combination equips me to work effectively with neurodiverse couples and individuals, offering specialized insight into their needs.

I’m advanced trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.) and an Associate Partner Trauma Therapist (APTT), specializing in trauma recovery and partner betrayal. As a Gottman Level 1 Certified therapist and a Prepare/Enrich facilitator for over 14 years, I use evidence-based tools to help couples understand their relationship dynamics, build on their strengths, and address areas of growth.

I’m also an American Association of Sex Addiction Therapy (AASAT) candidate, broadening my expertise in supporting clients through relational challenges.

Meet My Assistant

At just 83 pounds, Sadie may have been the runt of her litter, but today she’s full of gentle strength and heart. A three-year-old Giant Schnauzer, Sadie was passed up by many before finding her forever home—and she’s been returning that love tenfold ever since.

Docile, sweet, and full of compassion, Sadie has a gift for comforting people. Whether she’s chasing her favorite ball, playing tug-of-war, or going on walks with her family, she’s happiest when she’s connecting with others. And when she’s excited, it’s impossible to miss—her whole body wiggles, not just her tail!

Sadie proudly serves as a therapy assistant in the office, available to any clients who request her. She holds the AKC Canine Good Citizen Award and brings a calm, intuitive presence to every session. If someone is feeling emotional, Sadie senses it right away—quietly sitting beside them and offering herself to be petted. She thrives on attention and is a loyal, steady source of comfort for anyone who needs it.

Sadie is honored to be part of the care team and takes her role seriously—though she never says no to a post-session nap or a few well-earned scratches. With her kind eyes, fluffy beard, and loving heart, she’s a gentle giant who brings peace and joy wherever she goes.

How I Can Help

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How I Can Help •

  • Strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and enhancing intimacy.

  • Tailored therapy for couples navigating Autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse experiences.

  • Addressing personal challenges, including trauma recovery, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions.

  • Supporting families, from young children (5+) to adults, parenting, and conflict resolution through growth, communication, and connection.

  • Helping partners affected by betrayal to find healing and empowerment.

  • Integrating faith into the therapeutic process upon request.

  • Facilitated sessions for shared growth and mutual support. I currently have groups for: Betrayed Partners, Spouses of individuals with Autism, Healing Inner Childhood wounds, and addiction for men. Teacher grief support group for loss of students.

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.) is a drug-free, non-hypnosis therapy that transcends modern therapeutic methods by treating adults and children with depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, PTSD, substance abuse, sexual abuse, OCD, addictions, and many other mental and physical conditions resulting in remarkable benefits in a very short time.

  • Held in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado, three-day retreats for therapy, relaxation, and adventure.

    I offer retreats for therapists, teachers, couples, Spouses of individuals with autism, and betrayed partners.

    therestorativeretreat@gmail.com

  • Animal-assisted therapy is a guided interaction between a person and a trained animal to help improve emotional, mental, or physical health.

Book a Free Consultation

Book a session to begin the process of restoring hope and living renewed. In-person and virtual sessions are available for your convenience.