Hi, I am Sara

From a young age, I've been curious, cared for, and interested in those around me, both human and animal alike. As I have moved through my own healing journey, that natural sensitivity has deepened into a calling: to offer a compassionate, grounded space for others to process and grow.

​In my practice, I am deeply committed to providing the highest quality care by continually engaging in advanced training and staying updated with the latest therapeutic approaches. I believe in embodying the principles I share with the people I work with, ensuring that I not only guide but also personally adhere to the path of ongoing growth and learning.

​Navigating life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, and finding support is crucial. I am dedicated to providing compassionate care, assisting you in processing your pain, and equipping you with practical skills for self-soothing and nervous system regulation. ​By integrating talk therapy and somatic practices, we can address both the psychological and physiological aspects of your experiences. This combined approach not only facilitates the verbal processing of thoughts and emotions but also incorporates body-centered techniques to release stored tension and trauma. As a result, it promotes holistic healing, enhances self-awareness, and supports the development of effective self-regulation skills

Outside of the therapy room, I love to dance, spend time with my cat Georgina, be in nature, and spend time with the people I hold dear.

Clients often come to me for support with:

  • Relationships and navigating breakups

  • Childhood trauma

  • Untangling caregiving patterns and guilt

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Family dynamics and emotional enmeshment.

  • Grief and Loss

  • Exploring sexual identity and internalized shame

  • Burnout and exhaustion - especially among therapists, healers, and helping professionals

  • After trying traditional talk-therapy and wanting to deepen the work

Testimonials
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Education and Advanced Trainings

MA, Pepperdine University
Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy Specialty

BA, University of Redlands
Animal-assisted therapy; Psychology major, Animal-studies minor

Adjunct Professor, Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Taught and mentored graduate-level therapy trainees, supporting their development in trauma-informed and relationally attuned clinical practice

Somatic Experiencing Professional Training Program
Somatic Experiencing International

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Trained
EMDRIA Certified

Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy
Embody Lab

Gottman Therapy Level 1 and 2 Trained
The Gottman Institute

Unfreezing the Fawn: Working with Appeasement Patterns
Somatic Experiencing International

Treating Adults with Emotionally Immature Parents
Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD

Narcissistic and Psychopathic Abuse mature Parents
Sandra L. Brown, MA; Claudia Paradise, LCSW­R; William P. Brennan, M.Ed., LMHC, CAP

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Journel Clinical

Clinical Competence working with LGBTIA+
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Meet Georgina! If we work virtually, you may spot her tail or body come into view.

A fluffy multi-colored cat with green eyes sitting on a beige carpeted surface near a colorful painted surface, with a neutral background including a door and a wall hook.

Contact

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