Meet Molly Sanders, LPC (she/hers)
Molly is a compassionate and dynamic therapist dedicated to supporting individuals across the lifespan on their journey towards healing.
Molly’s therapeutic approach is characterized by warmth, receptiveness, and collaboration, with a dose of humor. She creates a supportive space for clients to explore and work through painful experiences towards healing and growth.
Drawing from Attachment Theory, the latest insights from Neuroscience, and Polyvagal Theory, Molly integrates a holistic understanding of human experiences into her practice. Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she employs this therapy to assist clients in processing and integrating difficult experiences, fostering resilience. Molly guides clients in recognizing that patterns and beliefs that were once adaptive may now be barriers to growth and healing, encouraging them to explore new perspectives and ways of relating to themselves and others.
Molly works with a diverse range of clients and presenting concerns, with a particular focus on supporting individuals through life transitions, depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, dysregulation, difficulties in relationships, and complex trauma.
In her work with children, Molly utilizes child-centered play and creativity as therapeutic tools to process difficult emotions and situations. She provides parenting strategies that transcend traditional behavioral approaches, emphasizing attunement, co-regulation, and empathy in caregiver-child interactions. Molly collaborates with parents and caregivers to understand their child’s unique needs and strengths, fostering a supportive environment for their growth and development.
Through her compassionate and collaborative approach, Molly empowers clients to navigate their challenges, cultivate self-compassion, and embark on a transformative journey towards healing and fulfillment.
To schedule an appointment with Molly, contact us or give us a call at (608) 886-9595 to get started.
Education, Training & Professional Memberships
Education
- Master’s Degree (2010): Clinical Professional Psychology (M.A.) with a Certificate in Child and Family Studies from Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL
- Bachelor’s Degree (2007): Psychology, Sociology (B.S.) from University of Wisconsin- Madison
Licenses
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): WI #6794-125
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC): IL #180.008768
Specialized Trainings and Certifications
- Putting the Pieces Together: Trauma and Dissociation with Janina Fisher, PhD
- Social and Emotional Development for Children and Teens: Mind-Body Strategies to Improve Challenging Behaviors, Self-Regulation and Stress with Mona Delahooke, PhD
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) Basic Training Levels 1 & 2, EMDRIA approved
- Brain to Brain: Interpersonal Neurobiology & The Traumatic Transference with Janina Fisher, PhD
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy with Pat Ogden, Ph.D.: Body Oriented Therapy Techniques for Trauma and Attachment
- Brain Switch: Apply Polyvagal and Memory Reconsolidation Theories with Parts Work, Somatic, and Mindful Approaches by Kate Cohen-Posey LMHC, LMFT
- Treating Self-Destructive Behaviors in Trauma Survivors with Lisa Ferentz
- Trauma Treatment for Kids – Healing the Body Through Play: Advanced Interactive Workshop with Jennifer Lefebre, PsyD, RPT-S
- Dr Laurel Parnell’s Master Class in Attachment-Focused EMDR: A step-by-step clinician’s guide to healing trauma, anxiety, grief and loss: A step-by-step clinician’s guide to healing trauma, anxiety, grief and loss
- Integrative Polyvagal Theory for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Attachment & More
- Complex PTSD and Trauma Interventions from EMDR, Parts Work, CPT, and Polyvagal Theory with Arielle Schwartz, PhD
- Introduction to the Neurorelational Child-Centered Play Therapy Model
- Anti-Racist Therapy: Clinical Tools for Cultural Responsiveness, Equity, and Healing
- Schema Therapy Online Course 1: “The Basic Schema Model, Methods, and Strategies”
- Cultivating Cultural Competency and Embracing Cultural Humility