About Me

Sara is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#138595), Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional, EMDR Trained, and has completed Level 1 Gottman Training for Couples Counseling.

She received her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton and her Masters in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. 

Sara has worked in a variety of clinical settings such as non-profit (Laura's House), group private practice (Well-Minded Therapy), and partial hospitalization program (Lido Wellness Center). She has worked with survivors of domestic violence, couples and individuals with sex-related difficulties, and complex PTSD and personality disorders.

"I have always been a curious and sensitive person and for the longest time felt so ashamed for it. Yet, I continued to still talk about and ask the questions others felt were "inappropriate" or not "lady-like." After recognizing that my comfort and openness in talking about difficult/taboo topics helped make others also open up, I began to believe in myself and that this could healing for others.I created Vulnerable Focused Therapy to represent my belief on how understanding and allowing ourselves to experience and express our vulnerabilities is the key to making the choices and relationships that are genuine to us."

Certifications & Trainings:

Gottman Level 1 Trained - Gottman Institute

EMDR Trained - Humanitarian Assistance Program

Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP) - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute