Sara Crain, MA, MFT
Counseling for individual adults & teens, couples, and groups
Psychotherapy with Sara Crain, MFT in Lafayette and Alameda
Welcome!
Thank you for visiting my website. Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task, so I hope you will find much helpful information here.
I define my style of therapy as helping my clients find what is authentic and true for them. I have found that I have been drawn to the same clients that seem drawn to me -- young women, like myself, who are facing the passage into adulthood... and all that entails. My own experience and training combine to bring a rich and compassionate approach to every client.
Thank you for visiting my website. Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task, so I hope you will find much helpful information here.
I define my style of therapy as helping my clients find what is authentic and true for them. I have found that I have been drawn to the same clients that seem drawn to me -- young women, like myself, who are facing the passage into adulthood... and all that entails. My own experience and training combine to bring a rich and compassionate approach to every client.
Getting the most out of therapy with me:
Be willing to participate
Be motivated to do in-between session reading, writing, or other exercises (at least some of the time!)
Be honest – no one is perfect. I won’t judge, just be honest.
Be willing to be in wonder and to entertain curiosity about oneself and one's process.
A little bit about me:
Licensed as Marriage and Family Therapist in early 2007 (MFC 44479), I have 6 years of experience working with clients. I graduated from John F. Kennedy University in 2003 with a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology through their Transpersonal Psychology program. I wrote my Master's Thesis on Cult Recovery and how to help clients heal from abusive cult experiences or controlling relationships.
I believe in creating a safe space to gently explore deep issues, as well as to challenge self-defeating behaviors. I'm approachable, funny, and down-to-earth, working relationally and interactively -- not simply nodding my head! I believe therapy should be practical and should not be a mystery to the client, so I'll often let you in on my thinking and encourage you to decide where we go next.
Some of my interests include:
* Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer, and Questioning individuals
* AIDS and Chronic Illness
* Grief and Loss
* Relationship Issues (couples and individuals)
* Artistic Blocks
* Adult Survivors of Trauma and Abuse
* Life Transitions at Many Different Stages of Life
* Recovery / Addiction (of many sorts)
* Young Adulthood
If you'd like to speak with me further to see if I might be a suitable therapist for you, please don't hesitate to give me a call.
Be willing to participate
Be motivated to do in-between session reading, writing, or other exercises (at least some of the time!)
Be honest – no one is perfect. I won’t judge, just be honest.
Be willing to be in wonder and to entertain curiosity about oneself and one's process.
A little bit about me:
Licensed as Marriage and Family Therapist in early 2007 (MFC 44479), I have 6 years of experience working with clients. I graduated from John F. Kennedy University in 2003 with a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology through their Transpersonal Psychology program. I wrote my Master's Thesis on Cult Recovery and how to help clients heal from abusive cult experiences or controlling relationships.
I believe in creating a safe space to gently explore deep issues, as well as to challenge self-defeating behaviors. I'm approachable, funny, and down-to-earth, working relationally and interactively -- not simply nodding my head! I believe therapy should be practical and should not be a mystery to the client, so I'll often let you in on my thinking and encourage you to decide where we go next.
Some of my interests include:
* Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer, and Questioning individuals
* AIDS and Chronic Illness
* Grief and Loss
* Relationship Issues (couples and individuals)
* Artistic Blocks
* Adult Survivors of Trauma and Abuse
* Life Transitions at Many Different Stages of Life
* Recovery / Addiction (of many sorts)
* Young Adulthood
If you'd like to speak with me further to see if I might be a suitable therapist for you, please don't hesitate to give me a call.
