Sarah Mark, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sarah!

I work with adults in the LGBTQI2S+ community and specialize in recovery from trauma and addiction using dialectical, solution-focused, and somatic therapy.

My focus

I support the LGBTQI2S+ communities with an understanding that this is a broad and diverse array of people. I specialize in addiction and substance dependence, which I see most commonly having developed as a trauma response. I help clients examine their relationship with substance use in a non-judgmental way.

My approach

I base my therapeutic approach on your individual needs, and most often find dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness-based approaches to be helpful.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, kind, and authentic. I want you to feel at ease in speaking with me and to feel safe from judgment.

My goals for you

I assume you to be the expert in your own life. This means you will know best what goals are appropriate, and I will help you uncover what feels true if you are struggling to identify the next steps.

Our first session

In our first session, you can expect that I will stay grounded and focused on learning and understanding how you are feeling in the present and what you hope to see happen in the future. This session will be a starting point for getting to know one another and for you to begin to get to know me and my therapy style.

I identify as...

Female, Non-binary
Caucasian or White
Jewish, Non-denominational

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Dialectical (DBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma Focused

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Focus populations

Gay

Intersex

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Racial Justice

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Sex Worker

Sex-Positive/Kink

Single Mother

Transgender

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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

Masters of Arts (MA) in Psychology from New College of California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sarah Mark