- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Grief support
About Sara
Sara Au is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with five years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Sara also pays attention to issues like attachment, abandonment, codependency, body image, and communication problems.
She keeps sessions focused and practical. Conversations look at what’s happening now and what patterns might be getting in the way. She helps people talk through difficult emotions, notice how past relationships show up now, and practice different ways of responding to stress and conflict.
Sara often supports people dealing with relationship breakdowns and separation concerns. She addresses feelings of emptiness, guilt, shame, and struggles with commitment and control. When dissociation or avoidant and dependent personality patterns come up, she helps clients identify triggers and gradual strategies to cope.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She works with clients to set clear goals and small steps toward them. Progress is tracked in regular sessions so plans can be adjusted when needed.
Sara asks clients to be active in the work between meetings. That can include short exercises, thought records, or practicing communication skills. For someone feeling stuck after school or early in their career, this practical focus is aimed at rebuilding confidence and clearer decision making.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Many of the techniques Sara uses are evidence-based and focus on changing reactions to stress and relationships. One common approach looks at thoughts and behaviors together to identify unhelpful thinking and test new responses; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and confidence issues. Another approach examines patterns from early relationships to understand current attachment and trust problems; this can help with abandonment, codependency, and communication struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. They will try things, review what helps, and adjust the plan based on what actually works for the person.
The biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are used. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks from work or school. Some formats use less bandwidth or omit video entirely for a shorter or quieter check-in. Licensed professionals can offer the same focused conversations and skill practice remotely, while adapting exercises so they work in an online setting.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
Sara helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses attachment concerns, codependency, body image, and communication problems.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Her approach is practical and conversational. She looks at current patterns, sets clear goals, and uses short exercises to build new responses to stress and relationships.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) working from California.
Can I work with her if English isn't my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform pricing for specific rates that apply to your area.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session once matched.
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