Curious Roots Wellness: Sarah’s Gentle, Grounded Approach to Healing from the Roots Up in Pennsylvania
Written By Elizabeth Robb
Published on: 1/17/2026
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Sarah Snyder, Founder of Curious Roots Wellness in PA
There are some people you meet in the wellness space who immediately feel different.
Not louder.
Not flashier.
Not trying to convince you of anything.
Just steady. Present. Thoughtful.
That’s the feeling I get when I read Sarah’s words and learn about the work she’s doing through Curious Roots Wellness.
Her approach isn’t about fixing people.
It’s about creating space — for curiosity, for slowing down, and for healing that unfolds at a pace the nervous system can actually tolerate.
And honestly? That matters more than ever.
Why “Curious Roots” Is More Than a Name
Sarah didn’t choose the name Curious Roots Wellness by accident.
The idea of healing “from the roots up” runs through everything she offers — from individual therapy to ADHD-informed care to clinical supervision for social workers.
At its core, her work is rooted in a simple, powerful belief:
Therapy should feel like a place where you can be fully yourself — without pressure, without performance, and without having to explain or justify your nervous system.
Curiosity is central here.
Not judgment.
Not urgency.
Not labels first.
Just a gentle, collaborative exploration of how past experiences, patterns, and nervous system responses continue to shape the present — and how they can shift, over time, with care.
Sarah’s Approach: Compassionate, Collaborative, and Body-Aware
One thing that stands out immediately about Sarah’s work is how intentional her approach is.
Curious Roots Wellness practices trauma-informed therapy using:
mindfulness-based approaches
somatic (body-aware) practices
person-centered care
This matters because trauma doesn’t live only in memory — it lives in the body, in patterns of tension, shutdown, hypervigilance, and emotional overwhelm.
Sarah’s work honors that reality.
Therapy with Curious Roots Wellness isn’t about rushing insight or forcing breakthroughs. It’s paced with care, guided by safety, collaboration, and choice. Healing is invited — never demanded.
That alone creates a level of trust many people have never experienced in a therapeutic setting.
Neurodivergent-Affirming Care That Actually Feels Affirming
One of the most meaningful aspects of Sarah’s work is her commitment to neurodivergent-affirming care, particularly for individuals navigating ADHD.
This is not a deficit-focused model.
ADHD assessments and therapy at Curious Roots Wellness are:
collaborative
strengths-based
validating rather than labeling
Sarah understands that many neurodivergent individuals have spent years being misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or told they need to “try harder” in systems that were never designed for their brains.
Instead of asking people to change who they are, her work focuses on:
understanding how the brain and nervous system work
supporting executive functioning in practical ways
addressing emotional regulation and burnout
rebuilding self-trust and self-esteem
It’s not about becoming someone else.
It’s about learning how to work with your brain — not against it.
Trauma-Informed Therapy Across Life Stages
Curious Roots Wellness supports adolescents through adulthood, recognizing that trauma, stress, and life transitions don’t belong to one age group.
Sarah works with individuals navigating:
trauma
anxiety and depression
mood-related challenges
emotional regulation
self-esteem
self-harm and suicidal ideation
major life transitions
What I appreciate most is how her work acknowledges something many people already know deep down:
past experiences shape how we move through the world — often in ways we didn’t consciously choose.
Therapy becomes a space to gently unpack those patterns, build regulation, and develop a greater sense of steadiness over time.
No rushing.
No pushing.
Just respectful, paced healing.
Family Therapy That Supports the Whole System
Sarah’s work doesn’t stop at the individual level.
Curious Roots Wellness also offers family therapy, particularly for families navigating:
ADHD
behavioral concerns
school-related stress
shifts in family dynamics
This work is grounded in the understanding that behavior is communication — and that children do best when caregivers feel informed, supported, and empowered.
Sessions focus on:
strengthening connection
improving communication
building practical, developmentally appropriate strategies
supporting emotional regulation at home and school
There’s no blame here.
Just collaboration, compassion, and respect for each family’s strengths.
Supporting the Healers, Too: Clinical Supervision
Another piece of Sarah’s work that deserves attention is her offering of clinical supervision for Pennsylvania social workers pursuing licensure.
Her supervision is:
trauma-informed
relational
grounded in ethical practice
focused on sustainable, reflective clinical work
This speaks volumes about her values.
Supporting clinicians — especially those working in emotionally demanding roles — is a form of community care. By offering supervision that emphasizes growth, clarity, and integrity, Sarah is helping shape the future of ethical, compassionate mental health care.
Why This Work Matters
At Greater Wellness Holistics, we are deeply intentional about the practitioners and organizations we highlight.
Sarah’s work through Curious Roots Wellness aligns with what we believe wellness should feel like:
grounded
human
inclusive
nervous-system-aware
Her approach reminds us that healing doesn’t need to be loud to be powerful.
It doesn’t need to be rushed to be real.
Sometimes, the most meaningful change happens quietly — when someone finally feels safe enough to slow down.
How to Connect with Sarah at Curious Roots Wellness
Curious Roots Wellness currently offers virtual therapy for Pennsylvania residents, making care accessible and flexible.
If you’re interested in:
individual therapy
ADHD-informed services
family therapy
clinical supervision
You can learn more or request an appointment at:
👉 https://www.curiousrootswellness.org
Sarah encourages curiosity — about services, fit, and next steps — and offers clear pathways to reach out and ask questions.
