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Sarah Tanaka

Therapist
16 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a California licensed MFT who has been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. My experience has been focused on working with adolescents and their families in a variety of settings, including residential treatment centers and school based settings. I have extensive experience working with behavior issues, parenting, depression and anxiety and am a trauma informed therapist.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is strength based and collaborative. I believe you are an expert on your own life and I am here to assist you on your journey. I primarily use a CBT approach but also draw from different areas in order to tailor the therapy experience to best meet your needs. In addition, I also like to incorporate mindfulness methods to find balance in this busy and stressful life.

What you can expect from me

I place a strong value on holding a safe therapeutic space where we can work together to move towards your goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Pepperdine University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Structural Family, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, Attachment Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing, Transpersonal, Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, Codependency Behavioral, Trauma Focused CBT, Relational, Gestalt, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Jungian, Multi-Systemic (MST), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Assamese