Sarah Chavez, LPCC, CA | Psychotherapist

About Sarah Chavez

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Personality Disorder

Anger Management

Behavioral Therapy

Work-Related Counseling

Anxiety

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Experiential Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gestalt

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sarah Chavez

Hi there, I'm Sarah! Have you been looking for a space where you can feel genuinely seen and understood? I believe meaningful change happens through a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, safety, and connection. My approach is warm, culturally responsive, and centered on meeting you where you are. My focus You may be the one everyone relies on. The capable one who keeps going even when something inside feels heavy. I support adults and youth navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship struggles, identity, and major life transitions. I especially connect with those who are ready to understand themselves beyond simply “getting through it. My approach Therapy with me is relational and grounded in curiosity. I look beyond the symptoms to understand experiences and patterns shaping how you feel and respond today. I’ll meet you with genuine presence while also gently nudging you when it supports your growth. You don’t have to know where to start or have the words. We’ll figure that out together. My communication style My communication style is encouraging, empathetic, and curious. I leave room for humor when it fits. I’m not afraid to gently name what I notice, including what may be happening between us in the therapeutic space. I value honest conversation and collaboration, so therapy feels like something we’re doing together, not something being done to you. My journey to mental healthcare My path wasn’t linear. After undergrad, I began working in community mental health, where mentor therapists inspired me to pursue deeper healing work. As a first-generation Latina, that calling felt personal. After having my first baby in my 30s, I returned for my Master's in Counseling—a reminder that it’s never too late to find your path. My goals for you We’ll start by identifying what matters to you, what you value, and what you want to feel different. My mantra is: a small pivot, not an entire U-turn—just a small move of the needle.

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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 - San Diego

Education and training

Capella University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1790466282

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Sarah Chavez work with?

Sarah Chavez works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sarah Chavez?

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