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Sara Au

Sara Au, LPCC

Therapist in California

Compassionate counselor helping build self worth

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5 years of experience listed

LPCC professional credentials

English languages

  • Focus on self esteem
  • Anxiety and grief support
  • California LPCC

About Sara

Sara Au is a California-based licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and concerns about self esteem. She works with clients who are dealing with trauma and abuse as well as those facing relationship and motivation challenges. Her style is attentive and respectful, with a focus on supporting each person through practical steps toward feeling more capable and connected.

She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions typically focus on identifying stuck patterns, building coping skills, and strengthening self worth through manageable goals. Sara emphasizes clear communication and small changes that add up over time.

With five years of experience in clinical settings, she brings steady support for people wrestling with issues like abandonment, attachment problems, or difficulty trusting themselves. She also helps with body image, codependency, commitment worries, and emotions tied to family of origin and separation.

Sara aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through painful experiences such as dissociation, guilt, shame, and grief. She works collaboratively to find practical ways forward and to reduce the overwhelm that can come with big life changes.

If someone is hoping to boost confidence, clarify values, or recover from hurt, Sara focuses on tailored steps and ongoing support so progress feels realistic and steady.

Approaches that guide online sessions and progress

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are the foundation of her work. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and emotion regulation to reduce anxiety and manage stress. This involves learning simple practices and step-by-step strategies that help when feelings become overwhelming. Another frequent emphasis is on processing trauma and painful memories in a paced way so people can feel safer and more in control; this includes grounding techniques and gradual exposure to difficult topics. A third area often addressed is strengthening self esteem through behavioral experiments and communication practice to test new ways of relating to oneself and others.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each client to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration helps shape how sessions progress and which skills are emphasized over time.

Confirm current session options before booking to know how she meets online clients. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone attend from a quieter place, use audio-only if video feels difficult, or schedule therapy around work or caregiving obligations. Discuss formats and scheduling during the match and intake so sessions match daily life and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Sara works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and self esteem struggles. She also focuses on issues like attachment, codependency, body image, and relationship communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is respectful and practical, centering on tailored conversations and clear goals. Sessions emphasize coping skills, communication, and ways to build confidence over time.

What is her professional background?

She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on anxiety, trauma, and motivation concerns. Her history includes supporting people through grief and major life transitions.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She holds the LPCC credential and practices in California. The listing reflects her California LPCC status exactly.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the intake process.

How do I begin working with her?

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