Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
MEET SARA
Sara, AMCC
“If you feel like your emotions are constantly turned up to 100% or that no one really understands how loud your brain gets, you're not broken. I'm here to give you a steady, judgment-free space to unpack everything without feeling rushed or analyzed.”
SESSION EXPERIENCE
WHAT IT IS LIKE TO WORK WITH ME
I work with a gentle, expressive, and deeply validating approach. I help sensitive and creative teens who feel overwhelmed by friendships, social media, body image, or difficult past experiences. We work together on slowing down the panic and building genuine self-compassion.
I WORK ESPECIALLY WELL WITH TEENS WHO…
Teens experiencing intense emotional overwhelm, mood swings, or tearfulness.
Teens struggling with friendship drama, social media comparison, and self-worth.
Teens dealing with trauma, loss, or difficult family transitions.
Creative, introspective, or highly sensitive teens.
CLINICAL FOCUS
AREAS I HELP WITH
CARE MODALITIES
SERVICES I PROVIDE
THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
HOW I WORK
I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, trauma-informed mindfulness, and expressive arts. I help teens learn concrete distress tolerance tools, boundary setting, and emotion regulation skills they can use in the middle of a stressful school day.
Evidence-Informed Modalities Drawn Upon:
BEHIND THE WORK
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
- •Passionate watercolor artist and amateur ceramicist.
- •Believes nature and creative expression are vital parts of mental wellness.
- •Volunteers with local youth community arts programs.
VERIFIED BACKGROUND
CREDENTIALS & TRAINING
- Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #10482)
- Supervised by Jen, LMFT #118492
- M.A. in Counseling, Saint Mary's College of California
- Specialized training in DBT Adolescents & Trauma Care
EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE FITS
NOT SURE THIS IS THE RIGHT FIT?
Jen, LMFT
Clinical Director & Teen Specialist
Direct, warm, and grounded — especially effective with high-pressure students and teens who shut down when pushed.
Daniel, LMFT
Teen & Young Adult Specialist
Relaxed, authentic, and perceptive — connects naturally with male teens, ADHD brains, and teens skeptical of therapy.
THINK WE MIGHT BE A GOOD FIT?
Start with a conversation. You do not have to decide everything before reaching out.