About Sara
I’ve long been drawn to what lives beneath the surface — the emotions we struggle to name, the patterns we don’t fully understand, and the quiet ways our relationships shape who we become.
Again and again, I’ve seen how people can function well on the outside while feeling unsettled or disconnected within. I believe meaningful change begins not with quick solutions but with slowing down and making sense of what’s happening beneath the surface.
Therapy, at its best, is a steady and collaborative process. It’s a space where you don’t have to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or have everything figured out.
My Approach
My work is depth-oriented and relational, which means we look beneath the surface to understand the patterns and experiences that shape how you think, feel, and relate to others.
I draw from a range of frameworks depending on what you need. Some of that work is exploratory — making sense of emotional patterns, early experiences, or recurring dynamics in relationships. Some is more present-focused — practical, grounded, and oriented toward what's happening in your life right now. Often it's both.
What guides me most isn't any single method, but a genuine curiosity about you — what you're carrying, what's getting in the way, and what becomes possible when you feel truly understood.
What It’s Like to Work With Me
Clients often describe me as nonjudgmental, thoughtful, and supportive. I value honesty, authenticity, and curiosity. I believe moments of misunderstanding or tension in therapy can become meaningful opportunities for growth when approached with openness and care. My goal is not to “fix” you, but to help you understand yourself more fully — so you can move forward with greater confidence and alignment.
Training and Education
I've been practicing as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California since 2015, with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from San Francisco State University.
Before that, I spent two years in the Peace Corps in Azerbaijan — immersed in a culture completely unfamiliar to me. That experience shaped me in ways that still show up in my work: a deep respect for how differently people make sense of their lives, comfort sitting with the unknown, and the ability to really listen before drawing conclusions.
My post-graduate training reflects my interest in the less obvious dimensions of healing. I've pursued advanced study in Jungian-oriented psychotherapy, Buddhist psychology, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy — areas that explore consciousness, meaning, and change beyond conventional talk therapy. I'm also trained in Gottman Method couples therapy and have done significant work in addiction medicine within a harm-reduction setting.
Woven together, these experiences and trainings have deepened my belief that healing rarely happens in a straight line — and that there are many ways to find your way through. More than anything, they've taught me that the most important thing in the room isn't the technique — it's the relationship.