Sara M. Lafkas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LICSW (she, her)
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Belmont, MA 02478
Let's Connect (617) 616-8315
Entering into a therapeutic relationship is a courageous decision and a first step towards healing. I strive to create a non-judgmental atmosphere of empathy and compassion that facilitates the long-term growth my clients seek. My background includes over 20 years of experience in the social work field, including past work as a mental health clinician, educator, and child welfare specialist. I currently provide therapy to adults, adolescents, and couples in my practice. I help clients with concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, self-esteem, spirituality, and professional transitions.
I have expertise in gender, particularly in supporting women's mental health, relationships, and personal development. I also enjoy working with young adults and students. Another specialty is trauma. I worked with individuals impacted by trauma in past clinical settings and completed a certificate program in traumatic stress, which furthered my knowledge.
I am both a clinician and an educator, working full-time as an Assistant Professor of Practice, where I teach graduate level social work and counseling courses. My orientation to therapy is primarily solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral, but I also frequently use relational-cultural, self-compassion, and adult development perspectives in my practice.
Call or Email Sara M. Lafkas now for a free 15 minute consultation - (617) 616-8315
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 616-8315
Sara M. Lafkas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LICSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 116414 Sara M. Lafkas
- License: State of Utah, LCSW (Current expiration is 9/2024) 8575248-3501 / 2019
- Certificate from The Trauma Center (Brookline) Traumatic Stress Studies / 2008
- Attended U of Washington (MSW), Harvard University (Ed.D.), Graduated 2001
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (617) 616-8315
Sara M. Lafkas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LICSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Adoption
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (617) 616-8315
Sara M. Lafkas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LICSW
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (617) 616-8315
Sara M. Lafkas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LICSW
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (617) 616-8315
Sara M. Lafkas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LICSW
Last Modified: 29 Dec 2023