Sara Jones, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sara!

I'm passionate about helping others. I specialize in treating depression and anxiety, and I believe that therapy should feel like a safe and supportive space—one where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgment. My goal is to motivate you, too.

My focus

My main areas of focus are treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and helping people create and maintain healthy relationships.

My approach

I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing to motivate you towards the changes and self-discovery that you desire for your life. My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that healing happens through authentic connection.

My communication style

Acknowledging that beginning therapy can be difficult or scary, I focus on providing a space that is welcoming and safe. Being genuine, honest, and open helps to create that space.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always naturally been one who is drawn to helping others and to finding deep understanding in our life's purpose. It is why I decided to become a therapist, and I couldn't be more honored to work in a field that allows me to help others grow in understanding of their life's purposes, and the many nuances within that.

My goals for you

Creating goals for therapy is something we will do together, and something that we will check in about regularly to ensure that we are working on what is important to you as the client.

Our first session

It is a time for you to share your story. I need to understand why you came to therapy and what you hope to accomplish in our time together.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Buddhist, Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Cancer

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

HIV/AIDS

Immune-Disorders

LGBTQIA+

Little Person

Military/Veterans

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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 Arizona State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sara Jones