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- Attachment approaches
- Cognitive behavioral work
- EMDR for trauma
About Sara
LMFT Sara Contreras is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. She describes her approach as creating an open environment where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. She emphasizes practical support when people take the first step toward change.
Contreras uses attachment-based ideas and client-centered methods to understand relationship patterns and personal values. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behaviors. EMDR is part of her toolkit for processing trauma when appropriate. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on the issues the client brings.
Her work includes a wide range of concerns such as grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, and caregiver strain. She also lists areas like ADHD, bipolar, body image, codependency, and dissociation among her focus areas. This range reflects a practice that attends to both emotional symptoms and practical life challenges.
Appointments are primarily offered weekday evenings on Monday, Wednesday, and some Thursdays, with some morning slots or other times by appointment. Clients are encouraged to communicate scheduling needs so times can be coordinated. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Sara practices in California and conducts sessions in English. She does not accept international clients. Fees vary by location and are billed through a cancellable subscription plan.
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How her approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns affect current relationships. It helps people identify repeating dynamics and make different choices in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can clarify values and options. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that suit the client's needs. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Session formats are not fully specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many clients find remote sessions helpful for keeping appointments during work breaks or when scheduling evening or morning times. Licensed professionals can adapt the above approaches across different session setups to focus on trauma processing, relationship patterns, or skill-building work.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses attachment-based and client-centered approaches and includes cognitive behavioral techniques and EMDR when relevant.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as a therapist.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and are charged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.