Education
Masters of Counseling | San Francisco State University, 2011
About
Sarah McLaughlin provides therapy in San Francisco and virtually to all California residents. Sarah has over 15 years of experience providing Holistic Psychotherapy. She specializes in treating Anxiety, OCD and Disordered Eating. She is also Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) and sees clients through their fertility journeys and struggles, including infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss and 3rd party reproduction. Sarah uses evidence based approaches weaved in with somatic - body based - awareness and lifestyle adjustment to treat the whole individual.
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Message to clients
Welcome. I imagine you're tired of the cycle of anxiety and stress. On the outside, it appears like you've got it all together, but in reality your mind is an exhausting hamster wheel, you are struggling to find peace, you are dissatisfied with your work, your parenting, your relationships or yourself. You grapple with feelings of not being good enough. You're ready for something to change. ​I'm so glad you made your way here.​ I pride myself on being a real person. I am a therapist, yes. But I am well aware of how uneasy it can feel to seek out therapy for the first time or with a new provider. My approach is down to earth, compassionate and non-judgmental. I have the training and experience to help you find relief and healing.
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Race and ethnicity
Hispanic, White
Cultural and experiential knowledge
Hispanic culture
Languages spoken
English
Spiritual knowledge
Christianity, Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular), Buddhism
Location
San Francisco
Specialties
Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Infertility
Additional areas of focus
Disordered eating, Grief, Panic attacks, Postpartum depression
Therapeutic style
Conversational, Direct, Humorous, Holistic, Laid back
Modalities
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Somatic therapy, Depth psychotherapy
Cost
$290
/Individual Session
/Couples Session
/Family Session
Sliding scale
Does not offer sliding scale spots
Insurance accepted
Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy
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Reina Turner, LMFT
Sarah is a warm, insightful therapist who approaches her work with care, thoughtfulness and dedication. She has a keen ability to meet her clients with compassion and create a safe, therapeutic space. Clients who work with her can expect to feel understood and consistently supported through their growth and healing.
Anitha Mohan, LCSW
Sarah is a skilled, compassionate, and knowledgeable clinician. Her dedication and attunement to her clients is very apparent in her work. I highly recommend Sarah to anyone seeking a warm and thoughtful therapist!
Elisenda Asencio-MacMartin, LCSW
I truly admire Sarah as a clinician. She is deeply committed to her clients and always works from a place of empathy and integrity. So much of my work as a therapist is informed by my professional consultation with her. She is an exquisite blend of warmth and keen intelligence. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with her is very lucky.
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