- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Mindfulness included
About Sara
Sara Markham is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She draws on a client-centered approach to create a caring space where people can talk about what they’re going through. Sessions focus on listening, building trust, and helping clients notice steps they can take toward change.
She uses a blend of methods rather than one fixed style. That includes client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness practices, psychodynamic thinking, and solution-focused tools. The mix is chosen to fit the person and the problem, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
Sara helps people clarify goals and build confidence. She pays attention to how past experiences shape present behavior and relationships. Practical skills such as communication and coping strategies are offered alongside chances to reflect on deeper patterns.
Her background includes three years of clinical experience and a California LMFT credential. She notes concerns commonly brought to sessions, such as anxiety, mood issues, relationship and intimacy-related struggles, eating and body image worries, trauma and grief, and workplace stress.
Sara aims for a warm, attuned therapeutic relationship. She encourages collaboration, helping clients find small, manageable steps toward their goals. Parents and busy people often appreciate her clear, down-to-earth way of talking about change.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building an accepting relationship so a person feels heard and understood. It helps with difficulties that come from feeling stuck, unsure, or unheard in relationships and life decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways to notice thoughts and sensations without getting swept away by them. It can help with stress, sleep problems, and managing urges or emotional reactivity.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what methods fit their needs and goals. That choice is revisited as progress is made and priorities shift.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when helpful. Some people prefer video for face-to-face conversation, while others choose audio for a shorter or lower-bandwidth option. Discussing practical preferences helps plan sessions that work with everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Sara works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and body image problems, trauma and grief, workplace struggles, and ADHD-related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is warm and collaborative, using client-centered listening alongside practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as reflected in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and practices within that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile.
How is cost and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.