- Client-centered approach
- 30 minute sessions
- California LMFT
About Sarah
Sarah Ochsner is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. She offers a warm, client-centered approach to help people who feel stuck and want to process emotions or move toward their goals. Sessions are brief and scheduled to fit around a busy family life.
Sarah uses straightforward, supportive conversation to help clients clarify what matters to them. She listens without judgment and helps people identify small steps they can take between sessions. Her style aims to boost confidence and build practical momentum.
Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling/Psychology from William Jessup University and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Western Seminary. She brings seven years of clinical experience to conversations about mood, stress, and life transitions.
Sarah has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, and anger. She also helps individuals who are navigating family and parenting concerns and those wanting coaching-style support to reach personal goals.
Session length is about 30 minutes, and she typically schedules evening and weekend appointments to accommodate caregivers and working adults. She is licensed to practice in California and meets with clients who are located in California during sessions.
How Sarah's Approaches Shape Online Sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and supports people as they choose their own next steps. This approach is helpful for anyone who wants clear, respectful support while they work through worries or make changes.Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the effects of past trauma and on building coping skills to manage strong emotions. It uses careful pacing and attention to how memories and reactions show up, which can help people reduce the hold of traumatic experiences on daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sarah will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and what feels comfortable, and then she will recommend ways of working that fit those priorities. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what a person hopes to achieve.
Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter or evening check-ins, and remove travel time. They also let people keep therapy appointments during school or work breaks and make it simpler to meet without rearranging an entire day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Sarah supports people with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, stress, parenting and family concerns, and life coaching goals.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and compassionate, focusing on listening, clarifying goals, and helping clients take small actionable steps between sessions.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has seven years of clinical experience and uses that background to guide conversations about mood, trauma, and navigating family-related challenges.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?
Sarah holds a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can clients from other countries schedule with this therapist?
She does not work with international clients; clients must be located in California during sessions.
How does pricing and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.