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Sarah Kamba

Sarah Kamba

LMSW

Michigan

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Trauma-informed support for family connection

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801117576
NPI
1306561170
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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  • family and parenting
  • trauma recovery
  • LGBT-focused concerns

About Sarah

Sarah Kamba is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who focuses on helping people rebuild connection after trauma and during family transitions. She writes in a direct, compassionate way and keeps sessions grounded in everyday concerns. Her work is aimed at people feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure about who they are after difficult experiences.

Sarah approaches therapy with attention to how trauma affects the body and relationships. She talks with clients about attachment between parents and children and about how early experiences shape current patterns. Sessions cover practical steps to feel safer in relationships and clearer about personal needs.

She helps people facing issues related to parenting, family problems, depression, and trauma and abuse. Additional concerns she often addresses include abandonment, dependent personality traits, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, and self-harm. Sarah aims to make space for the emotions that come with these struggles and to reduce the pressure to perform or hide.

Her style is down-to-earth and relational. Conversations tend to be straightforward and focused on small, workable changes that improve daily life. Sarah encourages curiosity about patterns and supports realistic goals that fit each person's situation.

Based in Michigan, she brings three years of clinical experience to her practice as an LMSW. People who want a calm, attuned clinician for family and parenting-related concerns may find her approach helpful when figuring out next steps.

Approach to trauma and family-focused online care

Sarah emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on healing from trauma and strengthening attachment. One common approach she uses helps people notice how their body holds onto stress and then practice small, grounding skills to reduce overwhelm; this can help with post-traumatic stress, intense shame, or self-harm urges. Another approach centers on parent-child attachment work, guiding parents to try new ways of responding so relationships feel safer and communication improves.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can involve trying a few different strategies and checking in regularly to see what helps most.

Because session formats are not specified in the original biography, confirm the current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice new interaction skills in the settings where they live and parent. A collaborative plan will be made to match timing and format to what works best for the client and therapist.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentDependent personalityFamily problemsGuilt and shamePost-traumatic stressSelf-harm

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with people experiencing trauma and abuse, parenting stresses, family problems, depression, and LGBT-related issues. Additional focuses include abandonment, dependent personality features, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, and self-harm.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is calm and relational, with straightforward conversations and practical steps. She emphasizes understanding how past experiences affect current relationships and daily life.

What is her clinical background?

She has three years of clinical experience working with trauma and family connection issues. That experience informs how she supports people working through attachment and related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices from Michigan.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
  • Therapists listed here work with individuals on family and parenting concerns, so the sessions are about you and how you handle things.
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