Sarina Sandoval, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sarina!

I support parents and families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit while their newborns are admitted. Working with postpartum parents has shown me the importance of perinatal mental health, and it has quickly become a passion of mine.

My focus

I enjoy working with people in the perinatal period, or those who are no longer in the postpartum period, but who may have unresolved trauma from their birth or postpartum experience and wish to process that further in therapy.

My approach

I provide a safe and supportive space where you can feel comfortable sharing your story. We can begin wherever you feel most comfortable, and together help create a plan to address any goals or concerns you wish to address. I tailor therapy to each person's unique story, ensuring they feel empowered in their journey.

My communication style

I provide a safe and supportive space where you can feel comfortable sharing your story. We can begin wherever feels most comfortable, and together create a plan to address your goals and concerns. I tailor therapy to your unique story, ensuring you feel empowered in your journey.

My journey to mental healthcare

My work in the NICU opened my eyes to the profound impact of perinatal mental health. Supporting families through vulnerable moments showed me how critical compassionate, specialized care is during this period. This experience deepened my commitment to helping parents navigate the emotional complexities of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum life.

My goals for you

We'll work collaboratively to identify what matters most to you and create a personalized plan that fits your needs. I'll help you build coping strategies, process difficult experiences, and develop tools you can use beyond our sessions. My goal is to support you in feeling more confident and capable as you move through your perinatal journey.

Our first session

In our first session together, we will begin with brief introductions to each other. Then we can explore your reasons for pursuing therapy at this time. From there, we can create your goals and plan together for us to follow up with during our next sessions.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Agnostic

Expertise

Specialties

Grief

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

+ 6 more

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Trauma Focused

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 4 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

Intersex

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Queer

Racial Justice

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

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Sacramento.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sarina Sandoval