Sarina Sandoval

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and trained in EMDR therapy. My practice is dedicated to supporting individuals navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, TFMR, birth trauma, and the heavy emotional shifts of family building.

Supporting families through NICU stays deeply informed my practice, giving me a front-row view of how scary and lonely it is when a birth involves medical complications or doesn't go as planned.

Navigating reproductive trauma, grief, or perinatal mood changes can feel profoundly vulnerable, especially when you are carrying quiet fears of being judged or feeling like you aren't managing the way you "should." My goal is to offer a steady, grounded, and completely pressure-free space where you don't have to censor your feelings, put on a brave face, or figure it all out on your own.

Therapy with me is collaborative, gentle, and paced entirely around what feels comfortable for you. Combining evidence-based care—including specialized perinatal support and EMDR for trauma processing—with genuine human warmth, I tailor our work to your unique story. Together, we focus on helping your nervous system settle, gently processing hard or scary memories, and finding practical, compassionate ways for you to feel grounded, supported, and more like yourself.

In our first session, our focus will simply be on learning about what brought you to therapy, what you’re carrying right now, and the kind of relief or support you’re hoping for. There is never any pressure to dive into painful details right away—we move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you. My goal is for you to leave our first meeting feeling truly heard, validated, and clear on how we’ll work together to support your healing.