Sarah Kimmons
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a therapist, and I work with people who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just needing a space to sort through what’s going on. My role is to support you without judgment and help you make sense of things in a way that feels useful and manageable. I am here to provide a safe, supportive space where we can work together on whatever brings you in.
First session
In our first session, I will usually ask questions about what’s been going on, what you want help with, and a bit about your background. I may ask about your mood, stress, relationships, health, and any past counseling experiences. The goal is to get a picture of what life has been like for you and what you hope will change.
Strengths
I strongly believe in a safe space, something comfortable for you where you can be your true self. My manner is friendly, respectful, consistent, encouraging and warm. I am currently available for tele-therapy and encourage you to reach out.
Ideal clients
At some point in our lives we have difficulties and need help to explore those feelings for a better understanding and learn how to have a tool kit to deal with those difficulties. I work with everyone regardless or race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and age. As human's we are constantly growing and learning, so let's learn! I work with adolescents, families, and adults and specialize in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Person Center and come with a holistic approach to help you make progress and start feeling better. My approach to therapy varies based on your needs.
Origin story
I didn’t get into this work because I think I have life completely figured out or because I want to give people advice on how to live theirs. I became a therapist because I genuinely believe that nobody should have to carry painful, messy experiences entirely on their own.
Ongoing work together
Working with a therapist is less about lying on a couch while someone silently takes notes and more like having a focused, confidential working partnership. You bring your lived experience and current struggles; the therapist brings frameworks, clinical tools, and objective guidance to help you make sense of them
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
A lot of people think our emotions are caused directly by what happens to us. For example, getting a critical email from a boss naturally makes someone feel anxious, right? In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we look at it a little differently. We’ve found that it isn’t the event itself that upsets us, but the meaning we give to it.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT balances rigorous behavioral change with deep emotional validation.DBT uses 4 corse skills, mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling (also known as couples therapy or marriage counseling) is a form of psychotherapy that helps partners recognize, understand, and resolve conflicts to improve their relationship. Rather than treating one individual, the relationship itself is the client.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
SFBT relies heavily on structured, purposeful questioning techniques to shift perception from limitation to agency
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
The core goal of ACT is not to eliminate your difficult thoughts, anxiety, or sadness. It is to change your relationship with them so they no longer control your life
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Non-religious
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
Other specialties
ADHD
Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Family Therapy
LGBTQ
Older Adults
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sex Addiction
Sex Therapy
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Family Conflict
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Man
Non-binary
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Transgender
Woman
Licensed in
CaliforniaLicense 145148