Sarah PraterMFTC
Marriage and Family Therapy Candidate
Location: Child & Family Center - Arvada, COAppointment Types: In-Person • Telehealth - Colorado

Hi, I'm Sarah Prater, a therapist who works with children, tweens/teens, adults, individuals, couples, and families. With children, I use child-centered play therapy to help them express themselves in ways that feel natural and safe. For older clients, I draw from a blend of narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support healing, growth, and meaningful change.
I believe therapy should be a collaborative, empowering experience, and I strive to create a warm and engaging environment where every client feels seen and supported. I work alongside clients to build on their strengths, foster resilience, and navigate challenges with curiosity, compassion, and confidence.
Originally from a small town in Ohio, I moved to Colorado in 2019 and have loved calling it home ever since. Outside the office, I enjoy hiking, wakeboarding, snowboarding, and playing games with friends and family.
Client Focus
- Couples
- Families
- Individual Adults
- Individual Children
- Individual Teens
Areas of Specialty
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attachment
- Behavioral Issues
- Blended Family Systems
- Boundary Setting
- Child & Adolescent Issues
- Childhood Trauma
- Communication Problems
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Emotional Regulation
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Guilt
- Identity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Transitions
- Marital/Premarital Issues
- Motivation
- Panic Disorder
- Parenting
- Peer/Sibling Relationships
- Perfectionism
- Pregnancy & Postpartum Challenges
- Religion/Spirituality
- Romantic Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Harm
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep/Insomnia
- Stress Management
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Modality
- Art Therapy
- CBT
- EFT
- Mindfulness
- Play Therapy
- Psychoeducation
- SFBT
- Somatic
Insurances In-Network
- Aetna
- Anthem BCBS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Colorado Access
- Medicaid
- Optum
- RMHP
- United Healthcare
