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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Sara
LPCC in California with 5 years of experience, Sara Au helps people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and depression. She offers straightforward, practical support and focuses on clear steps clients can use between sessions.
Sara adapts conversations and plans to the issue at hand. She works with people who struggle with abandonment, attachment and codependency, as well as those facing communication problems, control issues, and relationship separation. She also addresses body image, dissociation, guilt, shame, and feelings of emptiness.
In sessions Sara focuses on breaking problems into manageable parts. She helps clients identify patterns, practice new ways of responding, and set small, realistic goals. Treatment plans are adjusted as progress and needs change.
Sara’s background includes five years of clinical practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She brings direct experience working with trauma, anxiety, and mood concerns and uses approaches grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
People who meet with Sara should expect clear, pragmatic conversations about current struggles. She encourages skill practice between meetings and regular review of what is helping. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and problem solving. For anxiety and stress this often means identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new responses in everyday situations. The goal is to reduce avoidance and increase coping skills over time.When working with trauma-related symptoms, evidence-based approaches emphasize stabilization, grounding, and gradual processing of memories. These methods help clients regain a sense of control and decrease the intensity of distressing reactions through paced steps and safety planning within sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences, and recommend techniques that fit those needs. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively and adjust methods as therapy progresses.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify formats here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work and family obligations, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Discuss format options during the initial matching process to find what fits everyday life and treatment goals.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment problems, codependency, body image, dissociation, and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical. She breaks problems into steps, teaches skills, and adjusts plans based on progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes work with trauma, mood, and anxiety concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPCC, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing should be checked during the intake process.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.