Sarah Kipnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
Let's Connect (510) 405-1911

As a parent of a teenager, you’re watching your child become more independent while they prepare to transition into adulthood. This is an exciting and scary time for your teen as they explore who they are and what they want in life. As much as you have tried to find the best way to communicate with your child during this period of change, you are struggling to connect. Your teen may be showing signs of anxiety as they feel the pressure of navigating high school and of determining their next steps. This is causing tension in your relationship and in your home. You are feeling at a loss of how to connect and support your teen.
Therapy is a safe place for your teen to explore their life challenges and learn how to overcome them while building the skills to reduce anxiety. Therapy is also a space for you, as the parent, to gain the tools needed to guide you through the teen years while still acknowledging and addressing your own needs. This is the first step to long-term change!
Together we’ll identify the pain points, define goals and establish steps to achieve them. It's possible to build the skills that help improve family relationships and create harmony in your home. Schedule a free consultation today to discuss your needs and learn more about my therapeutic style. And most importantly, determine if I am the right fit for you!
Call or Email Sarah Kipnes now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 405-1911
Let's Connect (510) 405-1911

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Sarah Kipnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 405-1911
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 26800 Sarah Kipnes
- In Practice for 20 years
- Attended University of California, Berkeley (Children, Youth and Families Concentration), Masters in Social Welfare, Graduated 2006
- Degree/Diploma from State of California Pupil Personnel Services Credential- School Social Work / 2006
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Sarah Kipnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 405-1911
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Caregivers
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Sarah Kipnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 405-1911
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Sarah Kipnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 405-1911
Location
Additional Location
3316 Laguna Way
Suite B
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 405-1911Nearby Areas
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Neighborhoods
Sarah Kipnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 405-1911