At Tenacious CLE, our mission is to empower individuals. to build mental resilience, own their personal growth, and navigate life with purpose and grit. Through compassionate guidance, practical tools, and evidence-based strategies, we help people break cycles, strengthen identity, and unlock their full potential.
Meet Sara — Therapist. Coach. Strategist.
I’m a licensed mental health therapist, mental performance coach, and the founder of Tenacious CLE. I help teens, young adults, athletes, and LGBTQIA+ clients build mental resilience that sticks, on and off the field.
Whether you're facing anxiety, burnout, identity shifts, or performance pressure, I bring over a decade of experience and a no-judgment zone to help you navigate it with strength and strategy.
Ready to Talk? Book a Session
I offer virtual and in-person sessions for Ohio clients out of my Downtown Willoughby office. I specialize in therapy for LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults, ADHD, anxiety, and athlete mental performance.
Booking is simple and secure through my client portal.
*AZ Licensure in process
So, You’re ____,Now What?
My newest workbooks help adults with ADHD, the transition to adulthood, and athletes strengthen their mindset, build confidence, and learn practical tools to manage pressure, burnout, and focus.
Hello!
Hi, I’m Sara; and I’ve lived on both sides of the healing process.
I became a therapist not just to talk about mental health, but to change how people experience it. For years, I’ve worked with teens and young adults who felt overwhelmed, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. I’ve sat across from athletes struggling silently with anxiety. And I’ve stood with LGBTQIA+ clients navigating identity shifts, family pressure, and burnout in systems that often don’t get it.
My approach is built on real talk, real tools, and real transformation; no fluff, no judgment. Whether you’re navigating ADHD, burnout, or an unexpected life transition, my job is to help you find clarity, build emotional resilience, and move forward with intention.
What Makes Tenacious CLE Different?
🧠 Evidence-based meets real-world. I combine clinical insight with lived experience, sports performance tools, and strength-based strategy.
🎯 Goal-oriented therapy. We’ll focus on what matters to you—your mental health, your performance, your identity;not just your symptoms.
🧭 Inclusive, trauma-informed care. You are welcome here. Fully. Your voice matters, and your story doesn’t have to fit a box.
Credentials at a Glance
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor–Supervisor (LPCC-S)
- Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Mental Performance Coach
- Over 13 years of clinical and coaching experience
- Founder of Tenacious CLE
Let’s build the version of you that’s already inside you.
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Or browse my mental health workbooks here
Working with me
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating ADHD, or feeling burned out from sports or school pressure, I create a space where you don’t have to explain your existence first. You can just be. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, coping strategies that actually work, and a mindset that helps you move forward with confidence.
My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and identity-affirming. You won't find judgment here, just a balance of empathy, structure, and real-world tools.
Populations I Support Most Often:
LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults
Students adjusting to college life
Adults navigating late ADHD diagnosis
Athletes working on confidence, focus, or identity outside of sports
Individuals exploring what’s next after a major life transition like divorce, loss, or becoming an empty nester
Anyone who feels like “therapy hasn’t worked for me before”
Services Available:
Individual therapy (ages 13+)
Mental performance coaching
ADHD and executive functioning support
Life transitions and career identity
Parent coaching & family consultation (by request)
Sessions are available virtually anywhere in Ohio, or in person at my Willoughby office.
Arizona licensure is in process, stay tuned!
Booking & Fees:
I offer both private pay and accept several insurance options.
Booking is fast and secure through my client portal link.
🧠 About the 'So, You're ___, Now What?' Series
This workbook series was created for people who are figuring it out in real time; no fluff, just tools that work.
Each book blends therapeutic insight with real-world strategy so readers walk away with more than inspiration—they leave with a plan. Whether you’re stepping into adulthood, navigating ADHD, or managing performance pressure as an athlete, there’s a guide built for your next step.
📘 Titles in the Series:
🔹 So, You’re a Parent, Now What?
A supportive workbook for overwhelmed parents trying to do it all, and never feeling like it's enough.
✅ Break the cycle of guilt and perfectionism
✅ Learn what your child actually needs from you
✅ Build realistic structure for your family’s well-being
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💬 “Parenting doesn’t require perfection. It requires presence, repair, and growth.”
🔹 So, You’re Single, Now What?
A breakup recovery workbook that helps you process, rebuild, and move forward—without pretending everything's fine.
✅ Navigate breakup grief
✅ Rebuild identity and self-trust
✅ Create a life beyond the relationship
Purchase Workbook🔹 So, You’re an Athlete, Now What?
A mental performance workbook for athletes navigating pressure, identity, burnout, or the mental side of the game.
✅ Build routines
✅ Handle performance anxiety
✅ Strengthen your mental game
Purchase Coiled Workbook
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🔹 So, You’re an Adult, Now What?
A self-guided workbook for young adults learning how to function, self-regulate, and find purpose in a chaotic world.
✅ Set goals without shame
✅ Build confidence
✅ Develop emotional structure
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🔹 So, You’re Navigating ADHD, Now What?
An affirming workbook for adults discovering (or rediscovering) life with ADHD.
✅ Understand your brain
✅ Reframe shame
✅ Create sustainable structure
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💬 “The way your brain works is not a problem to solve—it's a story to understand.”
Each workbook is written by a licensed therapist who lives this work personally and professionally.
🌟 Series Overview Reminder:
Whether you’re…
Recovering from a breakup
Navigating ADHD
Building resilience as an athlete
Figuring out adulthood
Or trying to parent without losing yourself
This workbook series was made for real-life humans doing their best in real time.