Personal Statement

As a licensed psychologist, I view therapy as a partnership between myself and my client, where the client identifies the goals and I provide the expertise and guidance helpful in achieving those goals. I recognize the importance of the therapeutic relationship and take time to understand my patient's needs as well as respect their unique circumstances. I provide a warm, trusting, and supportive environment that facilitates self-exploration and growth.

In practice, I draw from the field of positive psychology to help patients remove obstacles and create lasting positive life changes. Blending conventional and alternative approaches, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client while considering what science says works. I have experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders and a variety of presenting concerns. In addition to individual therapy, I offer family and couples therapy, addictions treatment, trauma resolution, group therapy, and psychological testing to children and adults.

Dr. Saponaro relies on research to drive her clinical choices and works with each client to help them achieve their treatment goals. She is supportive and provides useful feedback which helps clients to see change and resolve long-standing patterns of dysfunction. She incorporates cognitive-behavioral approaches along with existential and humanistic perspectives to provide well rounded care to each client.