Sara Contreras

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I am licensed in California with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am mostly available
Monday, Wed, or some Thurs evenings. I have morning sessions as well or by appointment times that we can coordinate together. Feel free to let me know what you need. 🙂

Years Experience: 5

Location: California, United States

Accepting New Clients: No

Gender: Female

Accepting international clients: No

NPI Number: 1740754993

Credentials: CA LMFT 139564

Languages Spoken: English

Licenses: LMFT (California) #139564 exp 2027-05-31

List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression, Coping with life changes, ADHD, LGBT, Relationship, Family, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping, Parenting, Anger, Self esteem, Career, Bipolar, Compassion fatigue, Black therapist, Therapist of color, Female therapist, Gay, Non-religious, Liberal therapist

Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp

Therapist of color: Yes

Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

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Sara Contreras

CA-licensed marriage and family therapist

Stress and anxiety
Trauma and transitions
Evening and morning availability

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Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime

About

Sara Contreras is a California-licensed therapist with five years of professional experience. She holds CA LMFT 139564, which indicates licensure as a marriage and family therapist in California.

She has experience supporting people dealing with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. She works with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

Sara recognizes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and she is available to support clients through that process. She is mostly available Monday and Wednesday evenings, and on some Thursday evenings. Morning sessions are offered as well, and additional appointment times can be coordinated by request.

Location: California, United States

Years Experience: 5

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken: English

Therapist of Color: Yes

Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: ADHD, Coping with life changes, Depression, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse

Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Anger, Attachment issues, BDSM, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Grief, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Kink, LGBT, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Non-monogamous relationships, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Phobias, Polyamory, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sexual dysfunction, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women’s issues, Workplace issues

Therapeutic approach: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

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Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp

Currently Accepting New Clients: No

Accepting International Clients: No

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Credentials & Verification

Credentials: CA LMFT 139564
NPI Number: 1740754993
License: LMFT (California) #139564 exp 2027-05-31

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

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A key advantage is flexibility – clients can connect in the way that feels most comfortable, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility often makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.

Licensed professionals provide online care, and if a different fit is desired it is possible to switch therapists. For many people, online therapy offers a practical and effective option for support.

How much experience does Sara Contreras have?

Sara Contreras has five years of professional experience as a therapist.

Is Sara Contreras a licensed therapist?

Yes. Sara Contreras holds the CA LMFT 139564 license.

In which languages does Sara Contreras provide therapy?

Sara Contreras provides therapy in English.

Where is Sara Contreras located?

Sara Contreras is located in California.

How can I work with Sara Contreras as my therapist?

You can work with Sara Contreras through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Sara Contreras cost?

The cost can vary depending on your location and Sara Contreras’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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