About Sara
Sara Au is a California-licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. She aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where clients can feel heard and understood.
With five years of experience as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Sara adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs.
How Sara works
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and underlying patterns. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill-building, and small changes that add up over time. People come to her with a wide range of concerns.
These include abandonment and attachment issues, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and struggles with body image or shame. She also supports those coping with dissociation, emptiness, divorce or separation, and family of origin wounds. Sara emphasizes collaboration.
She listens first, helps identify what matters most, and then proposes steps that fit daily life. That approach keeps therapy practical and focused on measurable progress. Her work balances direct problem solving with empathy.
Clients can expect a mix of talking through painful memories, practicing new relationship habits, and learning ways to manage intense feelings. This combination aims to reduce symptoms while building long-term coping skills.
What Sara works with
The areas below are the ones Sara selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPCC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How therapy approaches translate online
Sara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and understanding. One common approach she draws on teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as grounding, breath work, and step-by-step planning to reduce overwhelm. These tools help people manage strong feelings and get back to daily tasks more easily.Another area of focus is work around attachment and relationship patterns. This involves identifying repeated interaction styles, practicing new communication habits, and testing small behavior changes to improve connections. It can help with codependency, commitment concerns, and communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will listen to your goals, review what has or hasn’t helped before, and recommend techniques that fit your needs and preferences. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions make it easy to have face-to-face conversations across distance. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for shorter exchanges, tracking progress between sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and varying comfort levels.
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