Marriage & Family Therapist in Palo Alto, CA
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About Sarah
Sarah understands firsthand the struggles that come with managing Anxiety, OCD, and other emotional challenges—both personally and professionally. Having navigated these challenges herself, she brings a unique perspective that allows her to connect with clients in a deeply authentic and empathetic way.
Whether you're grappling with anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm, Sarah is here to guide you through those tough moments. Together, you’ll work through difficult thoughts and feelings, creating a path toward lasting emotional resilience and personal growth. With empathy, creativity, and a down-to-earth approach, Sarah’s goal is to meet you where you are and help you take the first steps toward feeling better.
Before becoming a therapist, Sarah founded The Mindful Kids, a company focused on using mindfulness and positive psychology tools to help individuals of all ages manage stress, anxiety, and thrive. She also continues to work as an educator in the Palo Alto Unified School District, integrating mindfulness and emotional support to foster students' growth.
With a foundation in trust, creativity, and empathy, Sarah brings her professional expertise, personal insight, and passion for helping others to every session. Her approach is tailored to meet you where you are, helping you build the skills and confidence you need to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Sarah integrates evidence-based practices with a heart-centered, mindful approach including:
With thousands of hours of clinical experience, Sarah tailors her multifaceted approach to each client’s unique needs, always ensuring her methods are evidence-based and client-centered.
Whether you're grappling with anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm, Sarah is here to guide you through those tough moments. Together, you’ll work through difficult thoughts and feelings, creating a path toward lasting emotional resilience and personal growth. With empathy, creativity, and a down-to-earth approach, Sarah’s goal is to meet you where you are and help you take the first steps toward feeling better.
Before becoming a therapist, Sarah founded The Mindful Kids, a company focused on using mindfulness and positive psychology tools to help individuals of all ages manage stress, anxiety, and thrive. She also continues to work as an educator in the Palo Alto Unified School District, integrating mindfulness and emotional support to foster students' growth.
With a foundation in trust, creativity, and empathy, Sarah brings her professional expertise, personal insight, and passion for helping others to every session. Her approach is tailored to meet you where you are, helping you build the skills and confidence you need to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Sarah integrates evidence-based practices with a heart-centered, mindful approach including:
- Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT): For OCD.
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): For treating OCD and anxiety-related disorders.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Values-driven approaches to build psychological flexibility.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Addressing patterns of thought and behavior.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Exploring deeper emotional and relational dynamics.
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Sarah believes that therapy should be authentic, relatable, and informed by the client’s goals. She strives to help clients gain clarity about their challenges, understand how their mind works, and build the tools needed to move forward. She finds constant inspiration in the resilience of people and their capacity for meaningful change when given the right tools and support.
Sarah has extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults facing a wide range of challenges, including:
- Anxiety-related disorders.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
- Stress and emotional overwhelm.
