Sarah Poulain, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sarah!

I help clients navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, body image concerns, parenting challenges, and women's issues. I treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring our work to meet your unique needs.

My focus

I work with families, children, teens, and adults facing trauma, adverse childhood experiences, body image and self-love concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, forgiveness, parenting issues, and questions related to race and identity.

My approach

I use a strength-based, person-centered approach that blends Narrative therapy, collaborative therapy, and solution-focused therapy. This combination helps you recognize your internal strengths and use them to navigate challenges and move toward thriving.

My communication style

I provide a calm, grounded space where you'll feel seen, heard, and validated. I'm direct, kind, and respectful, creating an environment where you can explore your experiences openly and feel genuinely supported.

My journey to mental healthcare

Since I was young, I've been drawn to supporting others through life's challenges. I do this work because I believe deeply in people's strengths, capacities, and internal wisdom. With support, you can recognize these qualities and use them to thrive.

My goals for you

I work collaboratively with you to create goals that align with your reasons for seeking support. We'll check in regularly on progress and adjust our focus as needed, ensuring our work together remains meaningful and effective.

Our first session

You'll be met with kindness and curiosity. We'll discuss what brought you to therapy, your hopes for results, and complete initial documents and assessments. I'll answer your questions and we'll set a consistent schedule moving forward.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experiential Therapy

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Racial Justice

LGBTQIA+

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Antioch University New England.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sarah Poulain