Sara Matovic is a doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology program at Concordia University. Her research focuses on how adverse childhood experiences impact health, relationships, and psychological functioning in adults. She also holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Neuroscience from Western University, where she studied the effects of chronic stress on the brain.

Sara began her clinical training at the Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit, working with adults experiencing chronic pain and psychological challenges such as depression, anxiety, and interpersonal issues. She further honed her skills at the Mood and Anxiety Program at the Allen Memorial Institute, providing therapy to individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. She has experience in both individual and group therapy settings. With a background as a competitive athlete and coach in lightweight rowing at Western University, Sara also has a unique understanding of high-performance environments and the psychological challenges they entail. She is particularly interested in supporting clients dealing with a broad spectrum of issues, including eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, and chronic pain.

Sara’s therapeutic approach is client-centered and humanistic, emphasizing empathy, respect, and the intrinsic worth of each individual. She integrates various therapeutic approaches tailored to the specific needs of her clients, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and compassion-based practices. Her goal is to foster a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their emotions and work towards self-understanding, acceptance, and personal growth.

In her free time, Sara enjoys listening to podcasts, rowing, practicing yoga, hiking, cycling, watching television series, and spending time with her Australian Shepherd, Archie.