What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Sara Smith
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Anger Management
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Personality Disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
Behavioral Problems
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Families
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Culturally Sensitive
Coaching
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Sara Smith
Hi There, I'm Sara! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), licensed since 2018, with over 10 years of experience in mental health. I earned my Master's in Counseling from Azusa Pacific University. Based in Los Angeles/Orange County, California, I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I have specialized experience supporting culturally diverse adults facing various mental health challenges or seeking personal growth. I also help couples develop deeper intimacy, increase emotional safety, and communicate more effectively.
My approach
My personal approach to therapy is gentle, supportive, yet direct and down to earth. I use EMDR, CBT, DBT/ACT, and attachment-based methods to build skills that help you feel better in the moment and maintain that progress. Working through shame, societal and cultural pressures, trauma, and pain alone is tough. I would love to connect and help you cultivate a safe space within yourself, where you can live a values-based life and feel better.
My focus
I specialize in helping individuals and couples 1) reduce perfectionism and self-criticism, especially related to high-stress work environments, 2) heal from trauma, 3) set healthy boundaries, 4) better manage women's health-related issues (if applicable), 5) identify and manage mental health disorders (if applicable), and 6) improve relationship quality.
My communication style
I'm relaxed and informal-sometimes a bit of humor helps us open up to deeper issues. I'll also challenge you to go deeper because I want to explore the topics bringing you in, rather than staying on the surface.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Azusa Pacific University, Master's in Counseling
NPI number
1942687132
Patient reviews
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I’ve had such a positive experience with Sara that I’ve already referred several people to her.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Sara Smith work with?
Sara Smith works with Rula Health - San Diego.
What are common reasons for patients to see Sara Smith?
Sara Smith 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 Smith on their profile.
What languages does Sara Smith speak?
Sara Smith speaks English.