Sara Hill

Trauma-informed Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate with individual and group counseling experience, extensive prior crisis intervention leadership experience, and a strong background in psychoeducation, curriculum development, and community wellness education. Passed the National Counselor Examination (NCE). Experienced providing therapy to adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic pain, and co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.

Brings additional experience in animal-assisted and sanctuary settings and nonprofit leadership. Passionate about integrative mental health, interdisciplinary collaboration, nature-based interventions, the human-animal bond, and whole-person care. Beginning a Doctor of Science (DSc) in Integrative Health in January 2027.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern at Two Roads Wellness Clinic (2026-01 – Present)

• Provide individual counseling to adolescents and adults using trauma-informed, person-centered, strengths-based, and evidence-informed interventions.
• Maintain an active caseload of approximately 35 clients with diverse presenting concerns.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, progress documentation, ongoing risk assessment, and safety planning.
• Facilitate individual, family, and group counseling.
• Collaborate with supervisors and multidisciplinary providers to coordinate client care.
• Utilize electronic health record systems including TherapyNotes and Athenahealth.

988 Crisis Intervention Supervisor / Crisis Counselor at Volunteers of America of Western Washington (2023-01 – 2026-02)

• Provided clinical consultation, coaching, and mentorship to crisis counselors managing high-acuity behavioral health crises.
• Conducted quality assurance reviews and documentation audits to promote clinical excellence.
• Performed suicide risk assessments, safety planning, crisis intervention, and emergency response consultation.
• Monitored quality metrics and collaborated with leadership to improve clinical performance.
• Ensured compliance with HIPAA, Duty to Warn, CPS/APS reporting requirements, and organizational policies.

Wellness Consultant at Indiana Agriculture & Technology School (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Designed and delivered psychoeducational presentations on stress management, anxiety, grief, resilience, and overall wellness.
• Created educational curricula, activities, and supporting materials.
• Collaborated with school leadership to promote student mental health and wellness initiatives.

Crisis Worker at PRS CrisisLink (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Provided crisis intervention, de-escalation, suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and community resource coordination.
• Assisted individuals experiencing acute mental health crises while maintaining compassionate, client-centered care.

Clinic Manager at Massage Envy (2019-01 – 2021-12)

• Managed multidisciplinary staff, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, inventory, and daily operations.
• Led staff development, team meetings, customer service initiatives, and performance improvement efforts.

Board Member at Kanda Farm Sanctuary (2026-08 – Present)

• Serve on the board of a nonprofit farm sanctuary supporting organizational stewardship, community engagement, and the sanctuary's mission.
• Contribute a trauma-informed, wellness-oriented perspective to discussions involving human-animal connection, compassionate care, and community programming.

Animal-Assisted Therapy Volunteer at Paws to Think Therapy Dogs (formerly Paws to Heal)

• Assisted certified therapy dog teams in providing supportive visits within community settings.
• Observed and supported use of the human-animal bond to promote emotional well-being, stress reduction, and social connection.

Therapeutic Riding Volunteer (Sidewalker) at Therapion Therapeutic Riding Center

• Supported riders with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities during equine-assisted therapeutic riding sessions.
• Collaborated with instructors and volunteers to promote participant safety, confidence, and independence.

Animal Rescue & Farm Sanctuary Volunteer at Animal Rescue & Farm Sanctuary Organizations

• Supported animal rescue and farm sanctuary organizations through animal care, enrichment, welfare, rehabilitation, and compassionate stewardship.
• Gained direct experience in sanctuary environments and the role of non-exploitative human-animal connection in well-being and recovery.

Doctor of Science in Integrative Health – American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) (2027-01)

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Southern New Hampshire University (2026-10-01)

Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Addictions – Purdue Global University

Technical Certificate in Healthcare: Clinical Support – Ivy Tech Community College