
Sara M. Lafkas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Location
Offers video and phone sessions
Sara M. Lafkas, Ed.D., LCSW
800 West University Parkway
CB-208C
Orem, UT 84097
(617) 616-8315
800 West University Parkway
CB-208C
Orem, UT 84097
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 nearly 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. I work as an Assistant Professor of Social Work, and I use learning from my academic training in my practice. My orientation to therapy is primarily cognitive-behavioral, but I also draw upon relational-cultural, attachment, self-compassion, and adult development perspectives in my practice.
Call or Email Sara M. Lafkas for a free phone consultation now - (617) 616-8315
Finances
- Cost per Session: Up to $125
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Pay By:
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare
- Out of Network
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Qualifications
- License: Utah / 8575248-3501
- School: U of Washington (MSW), Harvard University (Ed.D.)
- Year Graduated: 2001
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: The Trauma Center (Brookline) / Traumatic Stress Studies
- Certificate Date: 2008
Location
Offers video and phone sessions
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Issues
- Adoption
- Child or Adolescent
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
Client Focus
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
- Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Communities
- Bisexual Allied
- 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
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
Professional Connections
Last Modified: 30 Sep 2020