Services for Counselors, Educators, & Corporate Teams

Empower Your Team. Prevent Burnout. Enhance Communication.

As a counselor and counselor educator, I specialize in equipping professionals with the tools they need to maintain mental well-being, foster strong relationships, and communicate effectively in high-stress environments. My engaging and practical presentations help educators and corporate teams navigate challenges, improve workplace culture, and sustain long-term success.

Speaking Topics:

• Enhancing Mental Health in the Workplace – Practical strategies for managing stress and fostering resilience.

• Avoiding and Recovering from Burnout – Identifying early signs of burnout and implementing sustainable self-care practices.

• Professional Communication for Success – Tools to enhance clarity, collaboration, and conflict resolution in professional settings.

• Building Stronger Professional Relationships – Strengthening connections to create a more supportive and productive environment.

• Helping School Counselors Utilize Data Effectively – Conducting data dives to assess programmatic needs and enhance student support services.

• Refreshers on Basic Counseling Skills - Topics such as group counseling, CBT, Play Therapy, evidence-based practices, and virtual counseling

• QPR Training - Certified QPR instructor. QPR is an evidence-based suicide prevention model that can be taught in a 90 minute session. 

Why Work With Me?

• Deep expertise as a counselor and educator, providing research-backed strategies.

• Engaging, interactive presentations tailored to your audience’s needs.

• Actionable takeaways that create lasting change.

Let’s Connect!

I’d love to bring valuable insights to your team. Contact me today to discuss how we can work together to create a healthier, more effective workplace!

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Sarah Evans Zalewski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Family Therapy at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) and a private practice clinician specializing in working with children and adolescents. She completed a Ph.D. in counseling/counselor education at The University of the Cumberlands, an MS in counselor education specializing in school counseling from CCSU, and a postgraduate certificate in play therapy from the University of Wyoming. She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a certified school counselor in Connecticut and is credentialed as a National Certified Counselor (NCC), Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), and Board Certified in Telemental Health (BCTMH). Dr. Evans Zalewski is also a Registered Play Therapist. She is active in many professional organizations, including the American Counseling Association (ACA), where she served as the Co-Chair of the Professional Standards Committee, the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) where she serves on the Ethics and Position Statements Committees, the Connecticut Counseling Association (CCA), where she was President from 2021-23, the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (ACAC) where she was the chair of the Awards Committee, the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), and the Connecticut School Counselor Association (CSCA) where she served as Chair of the Professional Recognition Committee. Dr. Evans Zalewski has also served as a TeleMental Health Subject Matter Expert for the National Board for Certified Counselors and an industry expert for the Connecticut Health Information Exchange Regulations Advisory Subcommittee.