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Sara LappanLMFT

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I work with individuals, couples, and families to help relationships heal. I seek to help individuals, couples, and families navigate a wide range of challenges pertaining to relationships. I have an interest in relational concerns around sexual dynamics as well as improving relational vulnerability and connection. I have been working in the field of mental health for nearly 15 years. I have a masters in counseling psychology and a doctorate in couple and family therapy. I also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in health behavior. I believe humans are relational beings and relationships play an important role in our everyday lives. When relationships get off track, it can be overwhelming. I work from both a contextual and systems perspective to honor how an individual's intersections of identity influence how they interact with and are received by the world.

About Sara

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Out of state BlueCard PPO

Communication Style

Affirming, Authentic, Exploratory, Open-minded, Warm

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Focus areas

Addiction, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, IPV/DV, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues

Experienced with

Parents, Blended families

Years of Experience

15+

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I work with individuals, couples, and families to help relationships heal.

License number

#133066

Approaches

  • Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MA - Counseling Psychology, Western Michigan University PhD - Couple and Family Therapy, Michigan State University

Interests

I like to spend time outdoors exploring new places by walking. I also like to play basketball and exercise.