Kim E. Sauter, LCSW is the former Director of Social Work for the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (Darien/New Canaan Office) (“CGC”), where (for over 5 years) she provided immediate mobile interventions for Fairfield County youth experiencing crisis, treated adolescents involved in substance abuse, worked with children in ongoing therapy, and performed forensic interviews with CGC’s sexual abuse response team. Kim received her Masters in Social Work from Fordham University, where… Show more Kim E. Sauter, LCSW is the former Director of Social Work for the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (Darien/New Canaan Office) (“CGC”), where (for over 5 years) she provided immediate mobile interventions for Fairfield County youth experiencing crisis, treated adolescents involved in substance abuse, worked with children in ongoing therapy, and performed forensic interviews with CGC’s sexual abuse response team. Kim received her Masters in Social Work from Fordham University, where she was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Honor Society. In private practice, Kim is a veteran crisis clinician and social work therapist, well-acquainted with the challenges facing Fairfield County’s children, adolescents, young adults and their families, and expertly qualified to address and help resolve issues stemming from (i) ADHD/ADD, (ii) Anger Management, (iii) Anxiety Disorder, (iv) Borderline Personality Disorder, (v) Conduct/disruptive Disorder, (vi) Depression, (vii) Gender Identity, (viii) Grief/loss, and (ix) Sexual abuse. Kim’s breadth of experience includes one-on-one treatment, multi-disciplinary family therapy, and group therapy.In first sessions, Kim meets clients where they are in their experiences and processes; promoting honest dialogues while setting the limits of confidentiality; and together with clients, identifying realistic and obtainable goals to work towards. Your therapy experience will be confidential and collaborative, aimed at achieving lasting, positive change, heightened self-awareness and a better quality of life. “I’ve always known I was meant to work with children, and ultimately, I found that my passion lies in helping kids with emotional and behavioral difficulties. I’m excited to bring my services and supports to all corners of our community and help to the children who need it most.” Show less

The number of Darien and New Canaan youth needing mental health services has risen drastically, with total referrals to CGC increasing twofold over the past two years. The number of children needing urgent mobile crisis services has nearly quadrupled. Because children and adolescents face extreme risks to their health and safety including self-harm, thoughts of suicide, and even prior attempts at suicide, CGC’s presence in Darien and New Canaan is crucial to staying up to date with the… Show more The number of Darien and New Canaan youth needing mental health services has risen drastically, with total referrals to CGC increasing twofold over the past two years. The number of children needing urgent mobile crisis services has nearly quadrupled. Because children and adolescents face extreme risks to their health and safety including self-harm, thoughts of suicide, and even prior attempts at suicide, CGC’s presence in Darien and New Canaan is crucial to staying up to date with the community’s needs. Show less

EMPS Clinician (March 2012 - Present)• Conducting comprehensive, crisis assessments with diagnosis, clinical formulations, and crisis plans on the Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Program;• Maintaining a caseload of both high risk clients who are seen multiple times per week and clients seen on a weekly basis;• Providing psychotherapeutic parent, child and family interventions and utilizing trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, when indicated;• Participating in… Show more EMPS Clinician (March 2012 - Present)• Conducting comprehensive, crisis assessments with diagnosis, clinical formulations, and crisis plans on the Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Program;• Maintaining a caseload of both high risk clients who are seen multiple times per week and clients seen on a weekly basis;• Providing psychotherapeutic parent, child and family interventions and utilizing trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, when indicated;• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings on a weekly basis;• Leading groups; and• Maintaining positive collaborative relationships with referral sources and key community providers.Mental Health Expert on the Sexual Abuse Response Team (September 2013 - Present)• Conduct forensic interviews for children who disclose sexual abuse; and• Attend bi-weekly meetings with the Multidisciplinary team and provide clinical insight into cases being investigated.Supervisor for MSW Trainees (August 2013 - Present)• Providing clinical support and teaching to MSW students in their advanced year in graduate school; and• Review and provide feedback on process recordings and clinical documentation. Show less

• Conducted comprehensive, substance abuse/dependence assessments, with diagnosis, clinical formulations and treatment plans;• Provided substance abuse treatment to adolescents and their families; and• Utilized family therapy to increase communication between family members and help decrease substance use.