Hi! I am Sara, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR Therapist.
I am passionate about lifelong learning and professional growth. I have earned two master’s degrees and regularly participate in educational workshops each year.
One of my current areas of focus is refining my Motivational Interviewing skills, which has its foundation in person-centered therapy. It continues to strengthen my ability to provide each client with a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic experience.
In my practice, I have found that combining EMDR Therapy with a person-centered practice creates a powerful and effective approach, allowing me to support clients in a way that honors their individual needs and goals.
I am a spiritually oriented professional who deeply respects and honors the diversity of all religious and spiritual traditions. I believe that spirituality can be a meaningful and healing source of strength for those who choose to incorporate it into their lives. Regardless of one’s personal beliefs or spiritual path, I have found that learning relaxation and meditation techniques can be valuable tools for reducing anxiety, managing stress, and promoting greater peace and emotional well-being.
When I’m not providing therapy, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends—and, of course, sharing plenty of time with my feisty and lovable rabbit!
Professional Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK, California State University Fullerton
MASTER OF SCIENCE in Interdisciplinary Studies: Career Planning for Individuals with Disabilities, California State University Long Beach
BACHELOR OF ARTS in Social Sciences, University of California Irvine
Training
Interweaving Somatic Approaches into EMDR Therapy with Simple and Complex Trauma - EMDR Professional Training
Treating OCD with EMDR Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention and Ego State Therapy - Sandra Paulsen PhD/ Steve Frankel Group
Early EMDR Intervention: Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) - EMDR Professional Training
DeTUR™ : Urge Reduction Protocol for Addictions - EMDR Professional Training
EMD Symptom Reduction and Maintaining Stability - Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program
Psychopharmacology and Co-Occurring Disorders - CAMFT
Trauma Training: Treating Trauma Masters Series - National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine
Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing, Mastering the Body-Oriented Approach to Trauma and Stress Disorders - Professional Education Systems Institute