Sarah Allbright, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sarah!

I strive to provide a safe space for clients and highlight strengths to help create opportunities for growth. I view the client as the expert, and my ability to offer support, empathy, and an unbiased perspective is key to therapy.

My focus

I enjoy collaborating with clients during life transitions and challenges as well as treating disorders including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and Bipolar.

My approach

I have experience working with individuals of all ages as well as couples and families utilizing interventions from cognitive behavioral and acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, strength-based approaches, and mindfulness practices.

My communication style

I aim to welcome you into a safe space for us to look at what's going right and what could be improved. Through collaboration, achieve a better understanding of the present and the past, and build optimism about the future.

My journey to mental healthcare

One of my highest values includes altruism-helping others, so I always saw myself working in a helping profession. I feel fortunate that my life experiences, work history, education, personality, and deep, genuine curiosity to understand others have afforded me the opportunity to do this work.

My goals for you

Goal setting is a collaborative process between the client and therapist to help clarify targets for growth and inform which interventions will be used, and determine a timeline for targeted goals to be achieved.

Our first session

During the first session, I strive to make each client feel safe and comfortable so they can begin to share their story. I start by explaining and answering questions about office policies and expectations for therapy, as well as using our first session to gather intake information.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Mood Disorders

Self Esteem

Stress

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Exposure Response Prevention

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Focus populations

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Police/Fire/First Responders

Queer

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

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 Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Northridge and a Master of Science in Education (MS ED) School Counseling from Old Dominion University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sarah Allbright