Sara Hartley, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Sara Hartley

Focus areas

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

Dissociative Disorder

Suicidal Tendencies

Chronic Relapse

Relationship Struggles

Women's Issues Therapy

Depression

Schizophrenia

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Forensic Psychology

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sara Hartley

Hi there, I'm Sara! Hello all! I am a clinical social worker licensed in California, Hawaii, Missouri, and Ohio. I earned my Master's in Social Work from the University of Missouri. My experience includes providing social work services in maximum security mental health facilities, state and federal prisons, outpatient community mental health centers, federal medical and law enforcement agencies (VA, FBI, Homeland Security), and private practice via telehealth. My approach I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing techniques. My focus I typically work with adult clients experiencing depression, anxiety, loneliness, grief, phobias, life transitions, career uncertainties, crime victimization, and those coping with serious mental illness. My communication style I foster a work environment where each person feels safe in honest, non-judgmental discussions while feeling heard and understood. I also like to have fun with our conversations as we get to know each other! My journey to mental healthcare As a child, I was surrounded by adults with mental disorders, including family members. Before graduating high school, I realized I had a responsibility to learn how to help people and their families who were struggling. My goals for you I start by having clients identify one or more problems and decide which to focus on. Together we develop achievable, measurable objectives for each goal. I provide regular check-ins and feedback and remain flexible as urgent issues may arise. My first session with you In our first session, I will explore why you sought or were referred for treatment, review medical and behavioral treatment history, and discuss your support system. Mostly, I want to understand all the dimensions of your life that make you unique!

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Central CA

Education and training

University of Missouri, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1508391202

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What practice does Sara Hartley work with?

Sara Hartley works with Rula Health - Central CA.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sara Hartley?

Sara Hartley frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Sara Hartley on their profile.