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Dr. Sara Assar

Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT

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Available both in-person and online
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Welcome, I am a Holistic and Behavioral Medicine Psychologist who has trained at world renowned institutions. My purpose is to assist you toward attaining self empowerment, optimal fulfillment and happiness. I have developed expertise in various areas of psychological, emotional, and health concerns. My primary approach is to help you live authentically to your purpose and manifest your highest goals aligned with your values and vision. I use an optimistic lens to view your concerns and integrate the biological, psychological, social and spiritual factors to understand and remedy your concerns.
I provide evidence-based psychotherapy or coaching. I draw upon modalities such as, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness. I believe that it is important to be genuine, compassionate, invested and effective.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I would love to learn more about you and offer a complimentary consultation over the phone. I look forward to hearing from you.
Call or Dr. Sara Assar now for a free 15 minute consultation - (424) 567-7549

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Dr. Sara Assar

Los Angeles, CA 90049

(424) 567-7549
I specialize in Eating Disorders, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (424) 567-7549
Photo of Dr. Sara Assar, Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Dr. Sara Assar

Los Angeles, CA 90049

(424) 567-7549
I specialize in Eating Disorders, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Optum
  • Out of Network
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Dr. Sara Assar
Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (424) 567-7549
Photo of Dr. Sara Assar, Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Dr. Sara Assar
Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (424) 567-7549

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 31159 Sara Assar
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Southern California, CSPP, Cleveland Clinic
Photo of Dr. Sara Assar, Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Dr. Sara Assar
Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (424) 567-7549
Photo of Dr. Sara Assar, Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Dr. Sara Assar
Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (424) 567-7549

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Eating Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Health Optimization, Happiness, Quality of Life
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mindfulness, Weight Control, Body Image
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
Photo of Dr. Sara Assar, Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Dr. Sara Assar
Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (424) 567-7549
Photo of Dr. Sara Assar, Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Dr. Sara Assar
Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (424) 567-7549

Endorsement

Alexander Bacher
Alexander Bacher
PsychologistPsyDMA
I have known Sara for years now as a good friend and colleague. She is someone who is passionate about helping others, and continuing to learn and grow as an individual. Her patience, openness, and compassion help clients feel safe to open up and work.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

Farsi

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

Farsi

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness Training, Intuitive Eating Training
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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Dr. Sara Assar
Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (424) 567-7549
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Dr. Sara Assar
Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (424) 567-7549

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Location

Primary Location

Dr. Sara Assar

Los Angeles, CA 90049

(424) 567-7549
Photo of Dr. Sara Assar, Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Dr. Sara Assar
Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (424) 567-7549
Photo of Dr. Sara Assar, Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Dr. Sara Assar
Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (424) 567-7549