What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“I just really love my sessions with Dr Sarah,
She has been so compassionate, kind, sensitive to all my issues and needs. She’s my lifeline…and she’s helped me tremendously!”
Less than 1 year ago
“Not only is Sarah authenticity interested in finding solutions together, she is so warm and genuinely caring. She allows a safe place to open yourself and empowers you into a meaningful session each time.”
More than 1 year ago
About Sarah Ou
Focus areas
Anxiety
Stress Management
Depression
Mood Disorders
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Families
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Culturally Sensitive
Trauma Focused
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Asian
Languages spoken
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Getting to know Sarah Ou
PROFESSIONAL
I started my career in social work as a crisis counselor at a shelter for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in San Luis Obispo, California. After five years, I decided to make things legit and off to graduate school I went, earning my Master's in Social Work from San Jos? State University. My clinical training as a child therapist led me to working with people across the lifespan: children, families, and older adults. I also spent years working in the county jail, providing mental health services for incarcerated individuals. In addition to my therapy practice, I work for Alameda County Behavioral Health as a clinical supervisor for the Crisis System of Care.
PERSONAL
I am a Taiwanese American daughter of immigrants and am conversationally fluent in Mandarin. I am a Bay Area native and live in San Ramon, California. I am passionate about my yoga practice (any Ashtanga yogis out there?) as well as living into my faith values. Although not my preferred hobby, I spend a significant amount of time playing overly complicated board games and losing.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My clinical orientation is informed by my academic and professional training, but the most salient aspect of my practice is informed by my own experience of being a client in therapy. I went to therapy for years, a significant portion with an IFS therapist. My personal experience is the data I draw upon when I say that change is always possible (so cheesy, I know). Although I have specific areas of interest, I am a generalist practitioner and have experience working with a variety of diagnosis, including depression, anxiety, and severe mental illness. Regardless of what brings you to our sessions, my hope is that you will enter a compassionate space where you don’t have to face your struggles alone.
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Sarah Ou, LCSW has 150+ in-network plans.
More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- San José State University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1427482405
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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I just really love my sessions with Dr Sarah,
She has been so compassionate, kind, sensitive to all my issues and needs. She’s my lifeline…and she’s helped me tremendously!
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Not only is Sarah authenticity interested in finding solutions together, she is so warm and genuinely caring. She allows a safe place to open yourself and empowers you into a meaningful session each time.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Sarah is wonderful and I really enjoy working with her on my anxiety and grief issues. She’s very empathetic and offers different ways of looking approaching issues I’m facing. I highly recommend Sarah
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I have progressed further with Sarah than other therapists. She listens, remembers and has excellent thoughts, questions, and goals for the week when needed.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
How soon can I make an appointment with Sarah Ou?
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Is Sarah Ou accepting new patients?
Sarah Ou generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Sarah Ou's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Sarah Ou accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Sarah Ou online?
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What practice does Sarah Ou work with?
Sarah Ou works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Sarah Ou?
Sarah Ou frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Sarah Ou on their profile.
What languages does Sarah Ou speak?
Sarah Ou speaks English and Chinese (Mandarin).