Jessica Sabo
Throughout my professional journey—in mental health and other fields—the act of "keeping house" has been a central theme. Just as we clean our physical homes to bring order to the clutter, we can also tend to our mental and emotional well-being to find clarity and connection. But how do we go about cleaning up our internal worlds? This is the question I have spent my life exploring.
My personal struggle with mental and emotional health began after losing my father at a young age. I grappled with overwhelming emotions, often feeling paralyzed and ashamed. I sought security in perfectionism, but my attempts to cover up the emotions didn’t help in the long term. Determined to find healthier ways to manage my feelings, I went on a pursuit to understand my internal experience.
My pursuit included earning a Master's degree in Counseling, where I worked with individuals facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, and psychosis. The work gave me valuable insight into my own issues, as well as professional experience helping people in crisis. However, the work was intense, and I found that I needed to learn how to practice better boundaries to maintain balance in my life. Intellectual understanding wasn’t enough to bring healing. To truly “keep house,” I had to address my issues head on.
Through my own healing in therapy, I've come to believe that essential relational skills—communicating with integrity, maintaining healthy boundaries, and navigating conflict—are crucial for personal growth and finding peace. Although past traumas and childhood experiences often shape our abilities to do these skills well, we have the power to change our behaviors and beliefs over time. Honing my abilities in these areas over the past few decades has changed my life and fueled my desire to help others do the same.
Lastly, relational healing is rarely a solitary endeavor. The support group environment has been transformative for me and many others, offering a safe space to share and practice. Group work fosters a sense of belonging and provides an environment for mutual growth. My hope is to help others understand their internal worlds, promoting healthy relationships and purposeful lives. I achieve this through individual coaching and, most effectively, through group work, where shared experiences lead to profound growth.
Jessica
Jessica Sabo, M.A.
Relationship Restoration Facilitator
UPDATE Relationship Group
Jessica has a M.A. in Counseling from Naropa University. She has done mental health and group work for almost 10 years. Her top coaching areas include, but are not limited to:
- Relationship Building & Healthy Boundaries
- Communication & Conflict Resolution
- Healthy Integration and Mental Health
