Sarah Katz, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sarah!

I work with adults, young adults, and couples facing mental health struggles and life stressors. I'm passionate about supporting clients from all cultural backgrounds as they navigate their unique challenges.

My focus

I focus on treating anxiety, mood disorders, trauma symptoms, and relationship and attachment issues.

My approach

I create an empathic, collaborative space to develop self-acceptance and work towards positive change. I draw from EMDR, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy based on your goals and preferences.

My communication style

I create a space where you feel safe, supported, and not judged. I encourage you to increase tolerance of your emotions and adopt curiosity towards your internal experience, while I provide validation and guidance.

My journey to mental healthcare

My own journey with therapy motivated me to become a therapist. I'm passionate about helping people move towards self-acceptance and self-love. Human connection has allowed me to grow the most, and I want to provide this to others.

My goals for you

Goal setting is collaborative and fluid. Sometimes you'll come in wanting to work on one thing, then life changes and priorities shift. First, we understand your history. Second, we identify what you want to accomplish and discuss how my approach will help you achieve your goals.

Our first session

The first session is dedicated to establishing rapport and building our therapeutic alliance. We explore how you feel starting therapy, address any concerns, and begin history-taking so I can get to know you. I also review paperwork and policies.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Agnostic

Expertise

Specialties

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Racial Justice

Sex Worker

Sex-Positive/Kink

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples 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 University of California, Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sarah Katz