Sara Au is a licensed professional counselor in California who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and depression.
01About Sara
Sara Au is a licensed professional counselor in California who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She writes in a straightforward way and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space for each person. Sara tailors conversations and plans to fit what each client needs right now.
She draws on five years of experience working with people who struggle with relationship pain, attachment challenges, and patterns like codependency or avoidant and dependent behaviors.
Background and approach
She also supports those facing body image concerns, feelings of emptiness, guilt, shame, or the fallout from divorce and separation. In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems cycling and works with clients to try different ways of responding. Sara’s approach is practical and collaborative.
She helps people break down big problems into small, doable steps. Sessions usually focus on clear goals such as reducing panic, improving communication, or coping with grief in daily life. Therapy with her blends steady listening with actionable strategies.
She checks in on what’s working and adjusts the plan when needed. The result is a steady, measured process rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. People meet with her to build skills, try new habits, and gain a clearer sense of what they want.
She emphasizes progress over perfection and supports each person through setbacks and successes.
02Credentials
- LPCC (California)
- License 14234 · expires July 2027
- NPI
- 1689235558 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sara lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- 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-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and healing. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new responses in everyday life to reduce anxiety and depression. Another approach focuses on processing the impact of trauma and abuse so those experiences stop shaping daily reactions and relationships.Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will work with clients to choose methods that match the person’s goals, history, and comfort level. Sessions begin with clear goals and are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people see nonverbal cues and have longer sessions, while phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, updates between sessions, or when someone prefers typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity when schedules or locations change.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she help with?
Sara helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on related issues like attachment, codependency, body image, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and practical. She listens closely and works with clients to set clear goals and small steps toward change.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience working with people who face emotional and relational challenges. That time includes supporting clients through trauma, relationship strain, and mood concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as LPCC and practices in California. The LPCC credential indicates a licensed professional counselor in that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This gives flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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