Sara M. Lafkas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Ed.D., LCSW
Qualifications
- School: U of Washington (MSW), Harvard University (Ed.D.)
- Year Graduated: 2001
- License and State: 8575248-3501 Utah
Finances
- Cost per Session: Up to $120
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare
- Out of Network
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: The Trauma Center (Brookline) / Traumatic Stress Studies
- Certificate Date: 2008
Location
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 Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
Client Focus
Age
- Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
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
Video/Skype
- Online Counseling
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