Sara Semal
Counselor, MA, LPCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
5619 North Figueroa St, Suite 219, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Let's Connect (323) 487-8915
I like to be real with people. I find the best way to work with individuals and couples is to be present, ask the right questions, and give honest feedback. Whether you are coming to therapy for personal growth, a relationship or family issue, healing from loss, past trauma, or anything else, I want to explore who you are, how your life experiences have affected you and your relationships, ways in which those experiences keep replaying themselves, and how to get you out of the cycle. My approach is to provide a comfortable and real space to talk, explore and work on feeling better.
My background as a Licensed Clinical Counselor in a variety of mental and medical health settings has shaped the work I do. I have an extensive background in the areas of trauma, LGBTQIA identities, sex and sexuality, interpersonal violence, family conflict, divorce, life transitions, anger, anxiety, and depression.
I currently offer teletherapy seven days a week and in-person sessions on Mondays (day/evening) and Wednesdays (days only). While virtual sessions are not for everyone, I have found the connection with clients to be just as meaningful and insightful as in person. I am happy to work with you to find the best fit for you and your schedule.
Call or Email Sara Semal now for a free 15 minute consultation - (323) 487-8915
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Superbill provided for reimbursement
- Out of Network
Sara Semal
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (323) 487-8915
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 2265 Sara Semal
- Attended New York University, Graduated 2004
- Licensed by State of California / 2265
- Certificate from University of Chicago Psychodynamic Clinical Fellow / 2013
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Sara Semal
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (323) 487-8915
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sex Therapy
- Relationship Issues
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Polyamory, Ethical Non-monogamy, Sex-positive
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Sara Semal
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (323) 487-8915