Therapy Practice Specializing in
Complex Trauma, Religious Trauma & Relationships
Helping individuals and partners navigate attachment patterns, communication challenges, relationship transitions, and the lasting effects of difficult childhood or religious experiences.
Life and relationships can be complicated. Whether you’re working through relationship challenges, exploring your own history, or navigating a new phase of life, you don’t have to figure it all out alone.I'm here to help you find more peace, deeper connections, and a better understanding of yourself and the people who matter to you.
Explore the links below for some of the areas I often work with in therapy. Yes, these are areas where I have advanced training and experience... but therapy rarely fits into neat categories. Life is blurry, and struggles tend to blend. Childhood patterns may show up in adult relationships, and something that seems unrelated at first can turn out to be deeply connected.
There’s no “right” way to do therapy. You’re welcome to bring whatever's on your mind that week, even if it's hard to put into words. Agendas are welcome but never required. This space is for you.
Have ADHD and worry you'll be “all over the place”? You're absolutely fine here. You don't need to organize your thoughts into a coherent presentation before you arrive. I'll help us find the threads, connect the dots, and make room for whatever comes up along the way.
Relational Therapy
Grief and Loss
C-PTSD and Trauma
Religious Trauma
With experience addressing communication challenges, conflict resolution, ethical non-monogamy (ENM), and financial disconnect, I help couples navigate diverse and complex situations. I provide a non-judgmental, supportive space to explore your relationship's unique needs. While I am a Gottman Level 2 therapist with advanced training in EFT, we also have many methods and tools available to explore what's going on within your relationship. It will always be tailored to your needs, not a prescribed curriculum.
Grief is an experience that can leave you feeling as though you've lost your footing, with moments of sadness, anger, and sometimes numbness woven into your days. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a life dream, or a vision of the future you expected, I’m here to walk beside you. Together, we’ll create a compassionate space where all your feelings are welcome, where we can explore your loss and uncover ways to bring comfort and meaning as you integrate the grief into your future.
Living with complex PTSD can feel deeply overwhelming, with trauma responses that can surface suddenly and powerfully, making daily life and connections to others potentially a struggle. In our work together, I offer a trauma-informed, compassionate space where we can gently address what's happened to you. My goal is to help you move from merely surviving to a place where you are truly authentic in your own body and life, and capable of thriving. We’ll explore and process any emotional wounds with care and intention. I also offer EMDR intensives that can be done alongside any ongoing work with another therapist.
High-control religious settings often enforce strict rules around behavior, identity, and worth, leading many to feel adrift, anxious, or unworthy when they break away. Even if you've deconstructed, you might be disheartened to see the ways it still impacts your internal experience. If you’re processing the impact of a controlling religious experience, I’d love to help you explore the ways it's showing up for you. In our sessions, we’ll examine those layers of control, giving you the freedom to heal, find your voice, and create a life of autonomy and self-connection.
Supporting New Parents
Becoming a parent is an experience like no other—filled with joy, challenges, and the sense that you’ve entered a whole new world. As a Bringing Baby Home Facilitator with advanced training in perinatal mental health, I’m here to support you in those early days and beyond -- offering empathy, guidance, and practical tools for navigating new parenthood. But my support extends beyond that, as I’m here for every stage of the parenting journey: from the shifts that come when your child becomes a teenager, to the complex emotions of launching them into adulthood. Whatever phase you’re navigating, I’m committed to helping you adapt and strengthen your family bonds along the way.
Chronic Health Conditions
Dealing with a chronic illness, whether it’s your own or a loved one’s, can feel like a heavy weight to carry. It can affect not just your health but also your emotions and relationships. Together, we can talk about your experiences and develop practical tools to help you manage the emotional impact.
Loved Ones' Personality Disorders
When someone close to you struggles with a personality disorder, it can be emotionally draining and difficult to maintain healthy boundaries. The constant tension and unpredictability can make it challenging to establish healthy boundaries and find your footing. I’m here to support you in navigating these feelings and experiences. Together, we’ll explore the emotional toll it takes and develop sustainable strategies to prioritize your well-being. You deserve to feel grounded and connected, even amidst the complexities of your relationship. Let’s work together to reclaim your space and peace of mind.
Therapy Services
Connected Resilience offers individual and relationship counseling both virtually (available across Virginia, Michigan, and Florida) and in-person in Richmond, VA.
I also provide 3-5 hour therapy intensives for couples' work, trauma, and premarital counseling.
My work is rooted in evidence-based practices that support meaningful, lasting change. I’m trained in Level 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and EMDR. I’m also certified in Prepare/Enrich and Bringing Baby Home, with advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health.
Sarahbeth Spasojevich, LPC, MEd, MA, MBA, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
(VA-0701014796, M-6401225572)
Connected Resilience, LLC
For scheduling:
(804) 220-0388 (text/phone)
sarahbeth@connectedresilience.us
