Strategist. Truth-teller. Certified chaos-slayer.
Sarah McDugal is a clarity coach and founder of FREEDOM Navigator and Wilderness to WILD. She works exclusively with protective parents in high-conflict divorce and custody battles.
In addition to a master's degree, Sarah holds certifications and training in:
Master Certified Professional Coach (MCPC)
Certified High Conflict Legal Dispute Resolver, High Conflict Institute
Certified Assessor: Danger and Lethality Assessment, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Treatment (DSTT) Training, Dr. Omar Minwalla
APSATS Model for Multi-Dimensional Partner Trauma (MPTM) Training
After surviving nearly a decade of custody litigation herself, Sarah equips her clients with trauma-informed tools, court-ready case prep resources, and strategic battle plans to fight smarter for the long haul — without losing their sanity, their kids, or their voice.
Known for her blend of ethical precision and empathetic strength, Sarah empowers protective parents to transform survival into strategy — guiding weary warriors to rise with endurance, resilience, and courage.