Sarah Kwan
Psychologist, MS, NCSP, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Let's Connect (415) 403-2384
I am passionate about empowering clients to live a more spirited and enlivened existence. Recognizing that we all react out of habit in challenging situations, I offer concrete practices that build the necessary skills to intervene in these habitual reactions. These skills and insights will help you make new choices and live a more engaged and fulfilling life; you will learn effective ways to communicate personal needs, listen and respond to your own values, and connect with your innate wisdom and ability to heal.
My approach is to listen attentively for what is needed so that we can work together to co-create your experience. I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities, including narrative therapy, attachment theory as well as cognitive- and mindfulness-based skill building.
I am deeply aware that taking steps towards change can be stressful and painful and aim to create a compassionate environment that destigmatizes and demystifies the therapeutic experience. Rather than "cure" you, I will support you with safety and warmth and offer you the tools to lead your life with intention, dignity and self-determination.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Sarah Kwan now - (415) 403-2384
Let's Connect (415) 403-2384
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
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Sarah Kwan
Psychologist, MS, NCSP, PhD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 28869 Sarah Kwan
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended Fordham University, PhD, Graduated 2015
- Certificate from Parnell Institute, EMDR 2019
- Certificate from CIIS, Sex Therapy 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Sarah Kwan
Psychologist, MS, NCSP, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (415) 403-2384
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- attachment, race and cultural identity
- Bisexual
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Sarah Kwan
Psychologist, MS, NCSP, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (415) 403-2384
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
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Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Preteen ,
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Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused