Sarah Levin, LPC
Prior to becoming a counselor, I was on the path toward becoming a physician. I obtained my degree in neuroscience, then worked as a researcher for several years in the fields of neurology and public health before attending medical school. Two years into my medical training, however, I was burned out and feeling disconnected from life; my own mental health was suffering. A significant driving force in my life has been to be with and connect to people, especially if they are struggling – a quality borne from a sensitive, empathic temperament. A career in counseling seemed to be a more appropriate fit for me, and while leaving medical school felt like an overwhelmingly risky move, I have no regrets. I feel very privileged and grateful to get to know my clients as well as I do, and to be a source of support for them during the dark times – as well as the not-so-dark times.
I recently moved from Colorado to Homer, Alaska (where I used to live a very long time ago). I still see Colorado clients via telehealth, but I’m now offering office visits with those of you living in/around Homer. In my spare time, I enjoy a variety of hobbies: playing the violin, figure skating, art-making, and challenging myself in the kitchen.