she/her

Sara McCracken

LCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Affirming, Action-oriented, Mindful, Empowering

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Focus areas

Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Stress, Women's Issues

Years of Experience

8+

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I strive to cultivate a compassionate, uplifting, and non-judgmental environment.

License number

#103479

Therapy style

Are you currently grappling with feelings of stress, anxiety, or sadness? If so, I'm here to offer my assistance. My approach centers on meeting individuals at their unique points in the journey toward healing and guiding them beyond the obstacles that may be hindering progress. In my practice, I strive to cultivate a compassionate, uplifting, and non-judgmental environment, where each person feels empowered and validated. I believe in the significance of fostering a trauma-informed and strengths-based perspective, which allows us to explore our past and fears with curiosity, kindness, and courage.

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Education

MSW - Social Work, California State University San Marcos Level 2 IFS Certification

Interests

You can usually find me with my family and friends, exploring the outdoors, finding new trails in the mountains or near the beach, and taking urban hikes in one of the many amazing San Diego neighborhoods.