Sara Povey

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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Sara Povey

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)

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Long Beach, CA 90802

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You're doing it all - yoga classes, meal-prepping, killing it at work, and have your skincare routine DOWN. But when you hit the pillow at night - there's a loneliness, a deep dissatisfaction, anxiety, a stirring discontentment. On the surface, you've got your shit together, but deep down - your life is being hijacked by your self-judgment, anxiety, negative beliefs, and the inner saboteur. Are you ready to get out of your own way so that you can finally enjoy relationships, work, and family? I work from a body-oriented framework and am trained in IFS and EMDR.

As a first-generation, British and Egyptian woman, I understand what it’s like to live in the in-between of two cultures, not feeling like you belong in either. I also know the journey of finding home in yourself, and how powerful it can be to connect to your roots, your lineage, and your values while deeply honoring your unique branch of the family tree.

My mission is to provide safe container, a cocoon for you to drop into the places that you may never have encountered before, to explore anything you want - without shame, or judgment. And I will challenge you and hold up the mirror so that you can see your beautiful, whole self.

Call or Email Sara Povey now for a free 15 minute consultation - (323) 524-2680

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Long Beach, CA 90802

(323) 524-2680

My website

Therapy from the comfort of your home/bed/car! Bring your coziest blanket, a cup of tea, and yourself. This is a soft place to land.

I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Infertility

$250 Per Session

Gorgeous soul, your heart wants to be held and we were never meant to do this alone. Change begins with you. I will support you.

Let's Connect (323) 524-2680

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Long Beach, CA 90802

(323) 524-2680

My website

Therapy from the comfort of your home/bed/car! Bring your coziest blanket, a cup of tea, and yourself. This is a soft place to land.

I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Infertility

$250 Per Session

Gorgeous soul, your heart wants to be held and we were never meant to do this alone. Change begins with you. I will support you.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $250
Couple Sessions $275

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Can provide superbill

Sara Povey

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 524-2680

Can provide superbill

Sara Povey

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 524-2680

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 119296 Sara Povey

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 13 years

Attended John F. Kennedy University, M.A., Graduated 2016

Additional Credentials

License: California Board of Behavioral Sciences 119296 / 2020

I have over 10 years of experience working with women recovering from trauma, anxiety, and perfectionism. I'm licensed in California and hold additional certifications in EMDR and Somatic Parts work.

Sara Povey

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 524-2680

I have over 10 years of experience working with women recovering from trauma, anxiety, and perfectionism. I'm licensed in California and hold additional certifications in EMDR and Somatic Parts work.

Sara Povey

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 524-2680

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Infertility

Expertise

Addiction
Alcohol Use
Body Image
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Drug Abuse
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sex Therapy
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Substance Use
Women's Issues

I believe that your symptoms are a roadmap, guiding you back to your wild and precious self. When we deviate too far from our essential nature, the inner fire that we are meant to nurture, we start experiencing symptoms of distress and disconnection. It is my deepest honor to listen with you and hold the torch as you find your way back to yourself.

Sara Povey

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 524-2680

Sara Povey

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 524-2680

4 Endorsements

Jennifer Shannon

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Sara is caring, supportive, and deeply cares for her clients. I highly recommend working with her.

Amanda Cline

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, EMDR

Highly recommend Sara Povey and her incredible team at Empower Therapy and Coaching! As her practice name suggests, her goal is for all to be empowered to show up as they are and to be a guide in their journey to live a fuller life.

Carolina Sang

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

I greatly appreciate Sara's gifts for working with first generation millennials, the sober-curious, and with issues related to sexuality. She brings a lot of vitality and love to her work.

Stefanie Smith

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Sara is a therapist that has truly mastered the art of holding space, acceptance and gentle but firm therapy. She invites clients to consider their own participation in creating their experiences.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Queer Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Art Therapy
Attachment-based
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Gestalt
Gottman Method
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Psychodynamic
Somatic
Transpersonal
Trauma Focused

Humans aren't meant for boxes, or formula-based therapy. Therapy is a deeply personal experience that deserves deep reverence. In addition to being a fellow traveler, I am trained in evidence-based practices such as Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Parts work, and Jungian Depth/Archetypal work.

Sara Povey

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 524-2680

Sara Povey

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 524-2680

Groups

Sober-Curious Virtual Women's Group

Hosted by

Sara Povey

OPEN REGISTRATION FOR DRY JUNE EDITION: A virtual, 8-week women's group starting June 2, 2022, for women who want to explore and examine their relationship with alcohol. See, this group is not about total abstinence or quitting drinking forever - it’s about living your fullest life and stepping into your unapologetic, POWERFUL, authentic self. How do I sign-up? Just email me at sara@empowertherapyandcoaching.com to reserve a spot. Sober-Curious is open to a limited number of participants, so make sure to sign-up to reserve your space. See you there!

Expertise

Addiction

Alcohol Use

Women's Issues

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50-$60

Group Meets

Every Mon 6:30 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.

Location

Empower Therapy and Coaching

Long Beach, CA 90802

Email Sara Povey about this group or call - (323) 524-2680

Alt-Anon - a six week alternative to Al-Anon

Hosted by

Sara Povey

Bring your chair, your dog, and a cozy blanket, and have a soft landing place for you to just be. I know you. I’ve been where you are, dear one. Feeling the heaviness, guilt, grief, worry, anger, and loneliness. Having a loved one who is struggling with addiction is so consuming and it can become your whole life. It can be so easy to forget about yourself, your well-being, and your life. You deserve a space for you to be held, heard, and seen by other women who get it. We don’t heal in isolation.

Expertise

Addiction

Alcohol Use

Parenting

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$30-$40

Location

Long Beach

Long Beach, CA 90802

Email Sara Povey about this group or call - (323) 524-2680

Grown Folx Chat - Transgender Support Group

Hosted by

Sara Povey

Are you feeling like you can’t relate to younger generation seeking a community in your generation? Are you feeling disconnected from your generation of trans people? Do you get the feeling that you're not being trans enough? This is a virtual group for trans folx over 30 who want to build community, and process their experience with people who get it.

Expertise

Transgender

Trauma and PTSD

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50-$60

Location

Empower Marriage and Family Therapy

Long Beach, CA 90802

Email Sara Povey about this group or call - (323) 524-2680

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Primary Location

Long Beach, CA 90802

(323) 524-2680

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Therapy from the comfort of your home/bed/car! Bring your coziest blanket, a cup of tea, and yourself. This is a soft place to land.

Sara Povey

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (323) 524-2680

Therapy from the comfort of your home/bed/car! Bring your coziest blanket, a cup of tea, and yourself. This is a soft place to land.

Sara Povey

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (323) 524-2680

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