Sara Irwin
(she/her)
About me
There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t. Hi, I’m Sara. I’m a licensed therapist with nearly 15 years of experience supporting people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or hard on themselves. I work with adults navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relationship stress, and life transitions. My goal is to help you make sense of what you’re feeling, understand the patterns underneath it, and start to feel more steady, confident, and like yourself again. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you start. This is a space where you can be honest, slow things down, and begin to move forward in a way that actually feels right for you.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is just a conversation. We’ll talk about what’s been weighing on you and what you’d like to feel different. You don’t need to have the “right words” or a clear plan we’ll figure it out together. My goal is for you to feel comfortable, understood, and a little less alone in it by the end.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I bring a balance of warmth and honesty to therapy. I care deeply about helping you feel understood, while also gently guiding you out of patterns that keep you stuck. With nearly 15 years of experience, I use approaches like CBT and trauma-informed care in a way that feels practical and real not overwhelming. Clients often tell me they feel both supported and challenged in a way that actually helps things change.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I’m best positioned to work with people who feel overwhelmed internally but are still showing up for life on the outside. You might struggle with anxiety, overthinking, self-doubt, or feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break especially in relationships or how you relate to yourself. Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable people who are tired of being hard on themselves and want to feel more steady, confident, and clear in their decisions. You don’t need to have a specific diagnosis or a perfect goal just a willingness to be honest, look a little deeper, and try something different.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Other specialties
ADHD
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Eating Disorders
Gambling Addiction
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Postpartum
School Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Identifies as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
California
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New York
Texas
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Arlo
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $85 per session
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
HealthPartners
HealthPartners - Medicare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients make sense of the patterns between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we work on identifying self-critical or unhelpful thinking, gently challenging it, and building more grounded, realistic perspectives. My approach is collaborative and practical so clients leave with tools they can actually use in their day-to-day life.
Interpersonal
I use Interpersonal Therapy to help clients understand how relationships and life changes affect their mood. Together, we work on improving communication, navigating conflict, and building more supportive connections.
1 rating with written reviews
June 15, 2026
Sara is a great therapist. She is really focuses on my goals with me. I feel like the life I want is possible with following our approach.