Therapists in 94119
My goal is to create a safe, supportive and honest environment where we can explore and address your concerns. It is through open and honest communication that we can foster trust and understanding. I help my clients to define their goals and achieve them through the following process: addressing the challenges, developing coping strategies and giving tools while learning to recognize and appreciate their successes. I do not believe one size fits all but work to acknowledge and see what you need. I work from a mind body approach to understand that how we think affects how we feel and how we perceive the world and our lives.
My goal is to create a safe, supportive and honest environment where we can explore and address your concerns. It is through open and honest communication that we can foster trust and understanding. I help my clients to define their goals and achieve them through the following process: addressing the challenges, developing coping strategies and giving tools while learning to recognize and appreciate their successes. I do not believe one size fits all but work to acknowledge and see what you need. I work from a mind body approach to understand that how we think affects how we feel and how we perceive the world and our lives.
To put it simply, I help people with relationship troubles, be they with significant others, children, siblings, parents, employees, employers or with one's self. I was trained first as a Marriage & Family Therapist and later as a Psychoanalyst. Both inform my approach to the work, focusing on the complex landscape of relationships within oneself and with others. Both recognize and inform the special role of the therapeutic relationship in the work of healing. My extensive studies have been personalized and humanized by over 30 years of clinical experience with the people I work with.
To put it simply, I help people with relationship troubles, be they with significant others, children, siblings, parents, employees, employers or with one's self. I was trained first as a Marriage & Family Therapist and later as a Psychoanalyst. Both inform my approach to the work, focusing on the complex landscape of relationships within oneself and with others. Both recognize and inform the special role of the therapeutic relationship in the work of healing. My extensive studies have been personalized and humanized by over 30 years of clinical experience with the people I work with.
My specialty for over 20 years is food, weight, body image and exercise issues as a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and nutritional consultant . My own eating disorder history led to my path helping those struggling with binging, restricting, purging, compulsive exercise and body dissatisfaction. We work on the BODY level with nutrition; the FEELING level, addressing anxiety, depression, self esteem; the THINKING level, obsessing about calories, carbohydrates, fat grams, the gym, the scale; we build EMPOWERMENT, finding your voice, using boundaries, recognizing and honoring your needs, healthier coping skills. Our focus is to normalize eating and change your relationship to food and to your body.
My specialty for over 20 years is food, weight, body image and exercise issues as a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and nutritional consultant . My own eating disorder history led to my path helping those struggling with binging, restricting, purging, compulsive exercise and body dissatisfaction. We work on the BODY level with nutrition; the FEELING level, addressing anxiety, depression, self esteem; the THINKING level, obsessing about calories, carbohydrates, fat grams, the gym, the scale; we build EMPOWERMENT, finding your voice, using boundaries, recognizing and honoring your needs, healthier coping skills. Our focus is to normalize eating and change your relationship to food and to your body.
So being a parent has turned out to be a lot harder than you anticipated. The delivery didn't go as planned, the baby isn't eating enough, and don't get me started on the journey that is breastfeeding. No matter where you turn, people have ideas on how you should do things differently. Everyone has opinions but at the end of the day, it's just you, your baby, and your thoughts of inadequacies in the middle of the night.
So being a parent has turned out to be a lot harder than you anticipated. The delivery didn't go as planned, the baby isn't eating enough, and don't get me started on the journey that is breastfeeding. No matter where you turn, people have ideas on how you should do things differently. Everyone has opinions but at the end of the day, it's just you, your baby, and your thoughts of inadequacies in the middle of the night.
We can grow and learn all our lives. In turn this growth expands our consciousness and creates a resilient creative spirit. In the safe nest of psychotherapy you can address and improve your relationship with your Self. As this growth permeates into other relationships, you will likely feel the positive effects in love/partnerships, family, work, in your goals and finances. Together we will use creativity, art therapy, writing, somatic and focusing-work, and hypnotherapy to connect with your embodied voice and manifest your goals. I am clinically skilled w/30 yrs of experience. I am responsible, engaging, imaginative, and ethical.
We can grow and learn all our lives. In turn this growth expands our consciousness and creates a resilient creative spirit. In the safe nest of psychotherapy you can address and improve your relationship with your Self. As this growth permeates into other relationships, you will likely feel the positive effects in love/partnerships, family, work, in your goals and finances. Together we will use creativity, art therapy, writing, somatic and focusing-work, and hypnotherapy to connect with your embodied voice and manifest your goals. I am clinically skilled w/30 yrs of experience. I am responsible, engaging, imaginative, and ethical.
I believe that healing and growth are inherent functions of the psyche. Within the containment of a warm, compassionate and collaborative therapeutic relationship, I encourage and cultivate the emergence of these functions in my clients that can lead to positive change or even profound personal transformation. It is crucial to explore difficult feelings and thoughts in this process. In my experience, while these thoughts and feelings can lead to psychological symptoms when avoided and pushed into the unconscious, they hold great potential for change when experienced, confronted and reflected upon in a safe setting.
I believe that healing and growth are inherent functions of the psyche. Within the containment of a warm, compassionate and collaborative therapeutic relationship, I encourage and cultivate the emergence of these functions in my clients that can lead to positive change or even profound personal transformation. It is crucial to explore difficult feelings and thoughts in this process. In my experience, while these thoughts and feelings can lead to psychological symptoms when avoided and pushed into the unconscious, they hold great potential for change when experienced, confronted and reflected upon in a safe setting.
Do you find that you and your partner have fierce fights over seemingly trivial matters? Do you argue over the same thing repeatedly without progress? Do you find that one of you is often chasing after the other for connection and commitment while the other pulls away? Have you been stuck in patterns of self-sabotage? Having trouble keeping yourself out of relationships and situations that are unhealthy or even dangerous? There is hope. I provide short-term, intensive couples therapy, individual therapy and hypnotherapy that has helped hundreds overcome these patterns to find true connection and happiness.
Do you find that you and your partner have fierce fights over seemingly trivial matters? Do you argue over the same thing repeatedly without progress? Do you find that one of you is often chasing after the other for connection and commitment while the other pulls away? Have you been stuck in patterns of self-sabotage? Having trouble keeping yourself out of relationships and situations that are unhealthy or even dangerous? There is hope. I provide short-term, intensive couples therapy, individual therapy and hypnotherapy that has helped hundreds overcome these patterns to find true connection and happiness.
I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. I provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. My clients describe me "DIFFERENT" and "EFFECTIVE". I will help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. I provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. My clients describe me "DIFFERENT" and "EFFECTIVE". I will help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Often, much of the suffering a person experiences comes from difficulties in relationships; with others and with oneself. With compassion and understanding, I can help you explore what gets in the way of having satisfying relationships. As part of that process, we can look at ways to communicate more effectively. I have special interest and experience in working with people from different cultural backgrounds, of mixed cultural backgrounds, or in cross-cultural relationships. I have worked with many clients who are adult children of alcoholics, and understand the challenges of such an upbringing. I work with individual adults and couples.
Often, much of the suffering a person experiences comes from difficulties in relationships; with others and with oneself. With compassion and understanding, I can help you explore what gets in the way of having satisfying relationships. As part of that process, we can look at ways to communicate more effectively. I have special interest and experience in working with people from different cultural backgrounds, of mixed cultural backgrounds, or in cross-cultural relationships. I have worked with many clients who are adult children of alcoholics, and understand the challenges of such an upbringing. I work with individual adults and couples.
Sarah K Spencer Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My practice focuses on working with individuals, couples, adolescents and their families from a family system perspective. I believe that all of us benefit from recognizing who we are within the construct of our larger social dynamics. I am a psychodynamic and interactive therapist, focusing on your strengths as a means to work through your challenges. I will work with you to identify your therapeutic goals, and we will explore how best to reach your desired outcomes. I am creative, empathetic and very pragmatic. Therapy is a journey, we will work hard together to make the most of your energy, finances and time.
My practice focuses on working with individuals, couples, adolescents and their families from a family system perspective. I believe that all of us benefit from recognizing who we are within the construct of our larger social dynamics. I am a psychodynamic and interactive therapist, focusing on your strengths as a means to work through your challenges. I will work with you to identify your therapeutic goals, and we will explore how best to reach your desired outcomes. I am creative, empathetic and very pragmatic. Therapy is a journey, we will work hard together to make the most of your energy, finances and time.
Potential patients come to consultation usually because they want to stop the suffering, or sometimes willing to change something in their lives.
A space to speak freely, to express themselves finding their own words, including silence, and at their own pace, building a relaxed and trusting bond, is what I intend to offer in my clinical practice. An empathic active listening.
Potential patients come to consultation usually because they want to stop the suffering, or sometimes willing to change something in their lives.
A space to speak freely, to express themselves finding their own words, including silence, and at their own pace, building a relaxed and trusting bond, is what I intend to offer in my clinical practice. An empathic active listening.
You’re not “too sensitive.” You’re not broken. And you’re not meant to carry everything alone. If you’ve been living in survival mode for years, managing trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, or a constant sense of overwhelm, your nervous system is doing its best to protect you. I help you understand those patterns with compassion, not judgment. Through somatic therapy, we explore what your body has been holding and help you return to a place of inner steadiness, connection, and safety.
My clients often say they finally feel seen, sometimes for the first time.
You’re not “too sensitive.” You’re not broken. And you’re not meant to carry everything alone. If you’ve been living in survival mode for years, managing trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, or a constant sense of overwhelm, your nervous system is doing its best to protect you. I help you understand those patterns with compassion, not judgment. Through somatic therapy, we explore what your body has been holding and help you return to a place of inner steadiness, connection, and safety.
My clients often say they finally feel seen, sometimes for the first time.
I work collaboratively with adults navigating life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, and questions related to identity, meaning, and spiritual growth.
I work collaboratively with adults navigating life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, and questions related to identity, meaning, and spiritual growth.
I am a licensed psychotherapist providing psychotherapy for adult individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I offer both time-limited and open-ended therapy. I work collaboratively with clients using cognitive behavioral therapy and belief re-patterning. I believe that personal transformation is about getting out of one's own way to create a life you want to live and be the person you want to be.
I am a licensed psychotherapist providing psychotherapy for adult individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I offer both time-limited and open-ended therapy. I work collaboratively with clients using cognitive behavioral therapy and belief re-patterning. I believe that personal transformation is about getting out of one's own way to create a life you want to live and be the person you want to be.
My style is warm, and genuine. While I may challenge my clients at times I always work at a pace that feels comfortable to them. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults who want to make changes in their lives, even if they don't know how or whether change is possible. I specialize in eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal concerns, and believe that these struggles are often a manifestation of individuals trying to solve problems using the only tools they have. My job is to provide support and guidance in the development of new, more effective tools.
My style is warm, and genuine. While I may challenge my clients at times I always work at a pace that feels comfortable to them. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults who want to make changes in their lives, even if they don't know how or whether change is possible. I specialize in eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal concerns, and believe that these struggles are often a manifestation of individuals trying to solve problems using the only tools they have. My job is to provide support and guidance in the development of new, more effective tools.
I offer trauma therapy to overthinkers, high achievers, and neurodivergent adults and I'm currently taking new clients! You’re smart, creative, and resourceful, and you're used to holding it all together—but lately you’ve been feeling more and more anxious and overwhelmed. You keep spiraling, burning out, or falling into familiar and frustrating patterns. It feels like the rumination, self-defeating behaviors, people-pleasing, self-criticism, and codependency are getting out of control. Your relationships are suffering, and you've realized you've been neglecting important areas of your life. You want change and need support.
I offer trauma therapy to overthinkers, high achievers, and neurodivergent adults and I'm currently taking new clients! You’re smart, creative, and resourceful, and you're used to holding it all together—but lately you’ve been feeling more and more anxious and overwhelmed. You keep spiraling, burning out, or falling into familiar and frustrating patterns. It feels like the rumination, self-defeating behaviors, people-pleasing, self-criticism, and codependency are getting out of control. Your relationships are suffering, and you've realized you've been neglecting important areas of your life. You want change and need support.
It's not always easy to be a person. My job as a therapist is helping you figure out what works for you. I'm particularly good with clients who feel they don't fit the mold of societal expectations. I enjoy working with people who may be cautious about psychotherapy. My areas of expertise include relationship issues; depression and anxiety; chronic illness and disability; the impact of illness on couples and families.
It's not always easy to be a person. My job as a therapist is helping you figure out what works for you. I'm particularly good with clients who feel they don't fit the mold of societal expectations. I enjoy working with people who may be cautious about psychotherapy. My areas of expertise include relationship issues; depression and anxiety; chronic illness and disability; the impact of illness on couples and families.
Seeking therapy can often be a scary and confusing decision to make. If you are experiencing difficulties in life that seem overwhelming or you feel stuck in a rut, I can be the person that will join you on the path to figuring out what step to take next. My approach to therapy is integrative and I work collaboratively with my clients to create a treatment plan that is unique to each individual in order to promote growth.
Seeking therapy can often be a scary and confusing decision to make. If you are experiencing difficulties in life that seem overwhelming or you feel stuck in a rut, I can be the person that will join you on the path to figuring out what step to take next. My approach to therapy is integrative and I work collaboratively with my clients to create a treatment plan that is unique to each individual in order to promote growth.
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Number of Therapists in 94119
30+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in 94119 who prioritize treating:
| 82% | Anxiety |
| 82% | Social Anxiety |
| 82% | Health Anxiety |
| 82% | Driving Anxiety |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Depression |
| 72% | Relationship Anxiety |
Average years in practice
20 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 56% | Aetna |
| 33% | Health Net |
| 22% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in 94119 see their clients
| 79% | In Person and Online | |
| 21% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 83% | Female | |
| 17% | Male |