in-person therapy for adults in los gatos and online across California. Specializing in medical diagnoses, chronic illness, and life transitions.
The tools to move forward, and reconnect with what matters most.
Life feels unrecognizable right now.
Maybe you are facing a new reality, one you did not expect to be facing now, or maybe ever.
It feels terrifying, uncomfortable, and exhausting - both physically and emotionally.
You find yourself fantasizing about going back in time.
It is hard to focus on anything else because all your mental space is consumed with what’s going on.
You are stuck in the seemingly never-ending cycle of “what ifs”, trying to predict the future and imagining the worst case scenarios.
Needless to say, all of this uncertainty has you feeling immobilized.
You can move through this.
Hi, I’m sarah
Health issues or life transitions are rarely as simple as the addition of a new medication regimen, weekly time spent in treatment, or a different home address. I believe that these experiences are usually complex and cause ripple effects, leading to widespread changes from our closest relationships to how we envision our future.
I work with you to make sense of your experience, learn ways to manage uncertainty and overwhelm, and ultimately create a life that feels meaningful to you.
Specialties
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When faced with a new diagnosis or an unexpected change in health, it is natural to feel overwhelmed, blindsided, and afraid. Or maybe you are a caregiver for a loved one facing a sudden life-changing diagnosis. Either way, a lot is changing. Maybe you’ve never tried therapy before, or maybe you have. It can help to have a space just for you, without any pressure to “be positive,” to make sense of your experience and gain helpful tools to move forward. Learn more.
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If you have been dealing with health issues for a while, you understand the toll it takes on not only your body, but also your emotional wellbeing, your relationships, your work, and beyond. Whether your long-standing diagnosis is impacting you differently now, or you are ready to find different ways to manage it, we can work on it together. Learn more.
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We know that change is inevitable; and yet, somehow that doesn’t make it any easier. Adjusting to anything - whether it is a big move, a job change, beginning a new phase of life, or ending a phase of life - comes with challenges. We can learn ways to move through these challenges with a focus on what is most important to you. Learn more.
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective, evidence-based approach to treat anxiety, depression, insomnia, and much more. In therapy, a CBT approach focuses on how thought processes and actions can influence how we feel, with the goal of learning tangible, effective strategies to address current concerns. Learn more.
starting therapy doesn’t have to be scary.
Here’s what to expect:
Book consult. Book a free 15-minute consultation now. Click this link to schedule a free consultation.
We’ll talk. I’ll ask what you’re looking for and you’ll learn about me and my practice. I’ll answer your questions. If we both think it feels like a good fit, we’ll schedule an appointment. If you want to think about it some more, that’s absolutely fine - you always can reach back out later.
Get started. During our first appointment, we’ll start with gathering more information and clarifying your goals. Then, we’ll start working towards them, with frequent check-ins about progress along the way.