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Sarah Scheidler

Therapist(She/Her/Hers)
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Stress management, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I believe deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the possibility of post-traumatic growth. Grounded in Systems Theory and Attachment Theory, my approach integrates trauma-informed practices, Expressive Arts, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and mindfulness. I strive to create a collaborative space where healing, self-discovery, and meaningful change can unfold with both compassion and curiosity.

I have run from bullets, endured profound loss, and navigated deep betrayals. I am the mother of four brilliant, hilarious, and occasionally maddening children. Cultivating a life I love is one of my greatest passions, and I bring that same commitment to supporting children, teens, and adults in their own growth and healing. I create spaces where both the sacred and the irreverent are welcome, where laughter and grief, tenderness and truth can sit side by side.

Following my curiosity, I pursued training and experience in the Art4Healing® Method and A Window Between Worlds. I completed a 500-hour Yoga Teacher Certification and continued my studies with Judith Hanson Lasater to deepen my understanding of Restorative Yoga. Furthering my trauma-informed training, I completed Trauma-Sensitive Yoga certification and became a 40-hour Domestic Violence Counselor Advocate.

I specialize in supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating parenting challenges, PTSD and complex trauma, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, neurodevelopmental differences (ADHD and autism), LGBTQ+ experiences, and the integration of faith and spirituality into the healing process.

My approach to therapy

At the heart of my practice is a simple belief: healing is the courageous work of making room for every part of your story. Together, we'll approach those parts with compassion and curiosity, trusting that even our deepest wounds can become places of wisdom, resilience, and connection.

Because I believe that nothing is wasted, and all parts belong.

What you can expect from me

The first session isn't about fixing you—it's about getting to know you. I'll be curious about your story, your relationships, your strengths, and what led you here. Together we'll begin making sense of the patterns in your life while building a relationship rooted in trust, compassion, and honesty. You don't have to have the right words or tell your whole story on day one. We'll move at a pace that honors your nervous system, because healing begins with feeling safe enough to be fully seen.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Affirming, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Simmons College
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Stress management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Based, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Somatic, Gestalt, Play, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    71 West Sierra Madre Boulevard
    Sierra Madre, CA 91024