About Sarina

Hello, Friend!

I want to take a second to thank you for being here! My mission is to cultivate holistic (and realistic) mental well-being for the modern human through intentional education, meaningful connection, and creative (and useful!) resources.

My Values: Curiosity, Intention, Gratitude, Creativity, Enthusiasm.

My Name is Sarina…

…and I am proudly SO many things!

I’m a therapist, creator, advocate, traveler & connector (and so much more!)

I am passionate about helping others find greater well-being, prioritize their mental health, and build meaningful lives. We are all soooooo many things, and it’s my goal to help you LIVE LIFE LIKE YOU MEAN IT!

About Me:

My name is Sarina and I am from the great state of Minnesota and live in Oregon with my wonderful partner, Kasey.

I am a multi-passionate person…which means I do a variety of creative things! Among the many, I am a licensed professional counselor associate, slow-living advocate, traveler, creator, and above all, CONNECTOR.

I absolutely love to connect with and get to know people, and I believe that this honest connection helps to facilitate personal growth and self-discovery…some of my other lifelong loves.

I continue to connect and create content around mental well-being, personal growth and intentional living… LIVE LIKE YOU MEAN IT. I hope to inspire YOU to learn a little more about how amazing you are and find ways to use those strengths to their fullest for the betterment of both people and planet.

I hold a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and am a licensed school counselor and professional counselor associate in the state of Oregon. I absolutely love connecting with and serving others in this meaningful way. My blog is a place where I connect my professional skills to my personal interests of self-discovery, intentional/slow-living, conscious lifestyle, travel, and more! Disclaimer: This website is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or mental health treatment. If you’d like to work with me in a professional mental health capacity, please click HERE to learn more.

fUn Facts:

When I’m not connecting, creating or learning, you can usually find me on an adventure. I’m an explorer at heart, whether that means exploring my own city or galavanting around the world with Kasey.

When I’m at home, I’m usually playing guitar, going on nature walks, watching the most recent teen Netflix series (Gossip Girl Forever) or trying out new crafts and hobbies. I’m a vegan and enjoy finding new ways to live simply and sustainably. 

Tidbits:

In 2018, I self-published The Guide to Gusto: 20 Ways to Learn, Love & Leverage Yourself to Unlock a Life of Happiness, Purpose & Productivity.  Since then, I’ve continued to create content in line with my mission to connect and grow. Most recently, I’ve published my Adventure Journal: A Creative Travel Journal for Adventurous Souls, available on Amazon. I hope you’ll come along this awesome journey with me!

Stay Curious,

-Sarina