Sarah Gompers is a drama therapist who incorporates play, creativity, and humor into her therapeutic work.

Sarah Gompers, LCAT-LP

Drama Therapist

In-person in Brooklyn and Virtual

No availability

Sarah cultivates connection with people by helping them connect to the power of play. As a clinician and an artist, she strives to create spaces for healing and growth through empathy and relationship building. Sarah knows that life comes in waves, and seeks to support people in getting curious about themselves and their capabilities. Sarah has a strong background in child care and enjoys empowering children and adolescents in their journey towards resilience and self discovery.

Education and Certifications

NYS Licensed Creative Arts Therapist -limited permit
MA from New York University
BA in Theatre Arts and Arts & Letters from Portland State University

Acting Certificate from The National Theater Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Center

Specialties

Early Childhood and Adolescents
Parenting and Family Dynamics
Behavioral Issues
ADHD and Neurodiversities
Anxiety
Depression

Favorite resources

No David

Knuffle Bunny

The Explosive Child by Ross Greene

The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk

Screen Time, digitalwellnesslab.org

Special Time guide from the cdc.gov

Insurance Sarah can accept

“I try to meet rigidity and resistance with softness and play. Let’s find new perspectives by risking and failing and rising again.”

On transformation

My goal as a drama therapist is to create connection with people through empowering the idea of play. As a clinician and an artist, I strive to create spaces for healing and growth through empathy and relationship building. I know that life comes in waves and I seek to support people in getting curious about themselves and their capabilities. I have a strong background in child care and enjoy empowering children and adolescents in their journey towards resilience and self discovery.