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Rated 4.7 stars out of 5, 53 ratings

Sana Sarfaraz

LMFT, 8 years of experience

Warm
Empowering
Solution oriented
Virtual
Next available on

About me

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
Grief
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Other specialties

Anger Management
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Depression
Older Adults

I identify as

Asian / Asian American
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

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.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Anthem
Blue Cross
AvMed
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Cash - $90 per session
Cigna
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Rated 4.7 stars out of 5, 53 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

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

Review shared after session 29 with Sana

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.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 4 with Sana