Licensed to practice in California and accepts 58 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 5 more.
Sana Sarfaraz
(she/her)
Hi, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my master's in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University in California and have been practicing for the last 8 years. Adversity is a part of life and we all experience it and feel isolated. However, I believe it can be an opportunity to grow stronger. I use strength-based supportive approaches that promote growth and healing. My approach focuses on deep care and respect for you. I value your experiences, thoughts, and feelings and apply a non-judgmental stance making my sessions a comfortable experience. I focus on providing a collaborative and supportive environment where you can express yourself freely.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In sessions, we will explore, talk about, and process issues that you may feel stuck or overwhelmed by. We collaboratively look into strategies that you can utilize to reduce symptoms and hence feel better. I understand it may not always be easy to open up to a stranger and talk about personal issues hence your comfort and ease in the process are my top priority. I take time to create a gentle and non-judgmental environment to create a trusting relationship with you so that you can open up and understand those parts of you that never got an opportunity to be understood.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Having worked with clients of all ages for the last 8 years. I've developed a treatment plan tailored to each client and their unique challenges to help them achieve measurable progress on their goals
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I have helped adults, adolescents, and children deal with a wide range of issues including grief, loss trauma, anxiety, workplace burnout or anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, multicultural issues, self-esteem issues, personal growth, and workplace growth. My ultimate goal is to act as a guide on your journey to feeling better.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anger Management
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Grief
Older Adults
I identify as
Asian / Asian American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $90 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my profile. Adversity is a part of life and we all experience it and feel isolated. However, I believe it can be an opportunity to grow stronger. I use strength-based supportive approaches that promote growth and healing. My approach focuses on deep care and respect for you. I value your experiences, thoughts, and feelings and apply a non-judgmental stance making my sessions a comfortable experience. I focus on providing a collaborative and supportive environment where you can express yourself freely.
3 ratings with written reviews
April 1, 2026
first session felt very warm and promising. i found her to be open minded and i am excited to move forward.
Verified client, age 35-44
May 13, 2025
Sana, Has made me feel seen. To really think about myself and appreciate myself. She gives me a space where there is no judgement. She always has amazing things to say and ends our sessions on positive notes. I feel so empowered, happy after talking to her. She is my first therapist and so grateful to have her.
Verified client, age 45-54
May 1, 2025
Sana's warm and empathetic approach towards therapy really helped me on my journey towards self growth and mental wellness. Even when we had raw and vulnerable conversations, she was always gentle and understanding towards my problems and mistakes, and that instilled a sense of self confidence in me to overcome my hurdles. She also encouraged me to more kinder and forgiving towards myself. I am very grateful for all her help.