What People Are Saying

I had the privilege of working alongside Sara in the design, delivery, and review of training for 40 international Motivational Interviewing trainers as part of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) gathering in Minneapolis. Throughout this process, she demonstrated clarity of thinking, emotional intelligence, and a consistent commitment to best practice in adult learning and Motivational Interviewing.

She consistently integrates her learning into her practice and has a genuine ability to support individuals and groups to reach their potential.

In both one-to-one and group settings, Sara listens with care and intention. She takes time to understand the person or the dynamic in front of her and actively invites collaboration, reflection, and shared learning. This creates a space where people feel valued and engaged in their own development.

Sara is a skilled facilitator and an encouraging presence. She brings out the best in others and strengthens the quality of the work through her professionalism, curiosity, and collaborative spirit. I recommend her for any role involving coaching, training, or professional development.

– Glenn Hinds, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers Member, and co-host of the Motivational Interviewing podcast Talking to Change

She can read a room and pivot to meet individual and group needs while maintaining attention to critical core concepts. She has empathy for participants' work challenges and genuine humility in modeling servant-leader attributes. Our Team universally provided glowing reviews. As my Team’s leader, I highly recommend Sara - Five Stars!

– James Seney
Program Manager, Health Care for Homeless Veterans, VA Central Western MA

She has a way of effortlessly helping other people feel safe and comfortable. She also models vulnerability by being her genuine self, which signals to others that they, too, can open up and feel supported. She pairs this with her extensive knowledge to create a highly effective training approach. I’d definitely recommend Sara!

– Josh Constantinou, training participant and MINT member

She tailored her program to our needs, incorporated real-to-us scenarios, and made everyone comfortable. Thanks to her leadership, our team gained new skills and more connection and collaboration.

– Lev Ben-Ezra
Director, Amherst Survival Center

I’ve probably been to 10 Motivational Interviewing trainings over the years, and this was far and away the best–concise, applicable, and fun!

– Jeremy C., training participant

She brought exceptional expertise, energy, and practicality to every session, translating Motivational Interviewing theory into concrete skills our staff could immediately apply in the field. Feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive—staff reported increased confidence, stronger engagement strategies, and a renewed sense of purpose in their work. We highly recommend Sara to any organization seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable, and impactful Motivational Interviewing trainer.

– Michael Maderos, Training and Development Manager, Sevita Health and Massachusetts Mentor

As we planned the training, Sara was inquisitive and responsive; this careful preparation resulted in applying her expertise customized to our needs. The content, interactive activities, and facilitation style were informative, fun, and connective. Our individual and collective strengths were lifted up as we learned new skills and novel ways of using existing skills. Staff have shared that they now feel more equipped to approach student interactions with a balance of care and boundaries and to empower the students they work with around growth and change. 

– e. Seibert, Director of Accessibility, Smith College

I am the CPO of a software company, and my HR teams have been experiencing burnout over the past few years due to the challenges in our employee population’s mental health. I sought out training and tools to help my HR teams avoid taking too much home, and MI, along with Sara, was precisely what we needed. Sara created a custom training program for us that addressed the needs of my team. Her style is empathetic, warm, and insightful, and the skills we gained were practical and immediately applicable. I highly recommend Sara for any MI facilitation and coaching!  

– Kelley M. Morse 
Chief People Officer, Bullhorn

This training was fantastic. English is not my first language, and I often struggle in training environments. Sara spoke clearly and explained the concepts in a way I could understand.

– MI training participant

I had the honor of working alongside Sara in developing and delivering a Training of New Trainers for the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT).
Sara is creative, energetic, curious, supportive, smart, funny, and an absolute expert in the concepts and techniques of Motivational Interviewing. She truly listens to understand. I would highly recommend Sara as a trainer/facilitator!

– Peter Rives, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers Member, and owner of Helpfuler, LLC