Nexton
Sarah Bartusch – LPC
Therapist
Nexton
Education: Bachelors of Science (English Literature-major; Creative writing and psychology-minors; Indiana State University; Masters of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Indiana State University
Experience/Specialties: Trauma, depression, anxiety, lifestyle change
Therapeutic Approach: Humanistic approach, Adlerian perspective, with use of CPT, DBT, CBT, and narrative modalities.
Sarah McMullan – LPCA
Therapist
Nexton & West Ashley
Education: Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Charleston Southern University
Experience/Specialties: I have experience working with adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, interpersonal/relational conflicts, crises, and other life difficulties and barriers. I also have experience working with children with trauma and social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties through social skill building, and coping skills.
Therapeutic Approach: I use an integrative approach to therapy utilizing eclectic therapeutic techniques and interventions including emotion regulation and coping skills, mindfulness, distress tolerance, person-centered, problem solving, feminist theory, and strength-based training while trying to as a little humor into the tough parts of life. I like most to work with women, LGBTQIA+, and minorities. I also like assisting people with eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. I am naturally a very welcoming and empathetic person, who believes that connecting with people and having empathy creates a safe environment to share the most intimate details of our lives. I will meet you where you are in life and do my best to help you along. In life and therapy, I want people to be able to advocate for themselves and others like them.
Jackie Sadlon – LPCA
Therapist
Nexton
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Psychology. Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Master of Science, Clinical Counseling. Charleston Southern University
Experience/Specialties: For over 8 years, I worked within the community to assist clients in connecting to necessary resources. I worked in a residential facility for at-risk teens for over 5 years, assisting clients with development of emotional regulation skills, decision-making skills, improve communication skills, and more.
Therapeutic Approach: I primarily use a CBT approach, however I incorporate other approaches as they fit my clients’ needs, such as DBT, solution-focused, and person-centered. I work from a holistic point of view and assist my client in understanding how their environment can impact their mental health.