Meet Sara Kind, LPC, LMFT, PMH-C (she/hers)
Supporting individuals and families as they grow, heal, and reconnect with themselves and each other is truly the heart of my work. It’s a privilege to hold space for people during some of their most vulnerable moments.
I have been a therapist in the Madison area for over 13 years. In 2015, I founded Kind Therapy with the intention of creating a warm, inclusive space where individuals, couples, and families can feel safe, supported, and truly seen. I believe healing happens through connection, and I strive to offer care that is compassionate, personalized, and grounded in respect for each person’s lived experience.
My approach is systemic — meaning I will help you understand how your interactions, relationships, and environment impact your current concerns. This also means acknowledging the broader systems we live within, and how experiences of systemic oppression, marginalization, and injustice can shape mental health and wellbeing. I strive to provide a space that affirms all identities, honors cultural and individual strengths, and actively resists shame and judgment. I will collaborate with you to move toward healing and your own definition of growth.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or perinatal mental health concerns, I use evidence-based techniques that are tailored to your unique needs. I lean on attachment and polyvagal theories to help you look beyond the current symptoms you’re experiencing and develop a deeper understanding of how patterns have developed to help you adapt and respond to the stressors you have faced. I’m trained in EMDR and specialize in perinatal mental health, as well as working with couples and children.
My goal is always to walk alongside you in your journey toward healing, offering support and guidance along the way. I am energized by my work and feel inspired every day by my client’s stories of resilience and strength. I look forward to connecting with you about your needs and goals.
Education, Training & Professional Memberships
Education
- Master’s Degree (2012): Community Counseling (M.S.), Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Wisconsin—Whitewater
- Bachelor’s Degree: Child Psychology (B.A.), Minor in Family Social Science from University of Minnesota—Twin Cities
Licenses
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT): WI #988-124
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): WI #5387-125
Membership in Professional Associations:
Specialized Trainings and Certifications
- Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International
- Certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TFCBT)
- Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training through Postpartum Support International and 2020 Mom
- Maternal Mental Health Intensive on Perinatal Loss & Grief through Seleni Institute
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), EMDRIA approved
- Postpartum Support International Advanced Psychotherapy Training
- Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Practical Applications for Treating Trauma with Deb Dana
- ACT Raising Safe Kids Certified Parent Facilitator
- Gottman Level 1 Clinical Training for Couples Therapy
- Certified Gottman Bringing Baby Home Educator
- Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator for couples
- Level 1 Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT)
- Brainspotting Phase 1
- “Dear White Therapists” Antiracism training for therapists working with POC by Dr. Michelle Alvarez, a.k.a The Honest Therapist
- ACT for Women’s Mental Health
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy
- Emotion Focused Couple Therapy (EFT) with Sue Johnson
- Somatic Experiential Play Therapy
- Neurodiversity and the Nervous System: A Bottom-up Approach to Working with Autism, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD
On a more personal note…
I enjoy spending my non-working hours with my family. I am happily married to my husband and I’m a proud mama to two children.
I feel most grounded when I am in nature, and I make it a priority to spend time outside everyday, regardless of the weather. I can often be found exploring local hiking trails, camping in Wisconsin State Parks, snowshoeing in the winter, gardening, cooking, and visiting local restaurants.
I love travel and visiting different states and countries whenever I have the opportunity.
