Sarah Ochsner , LMFT

Sarah Ochsner is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who combines formal training with a warm, client-centered approach to support people who feel stuck and want to move forward. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling and Psychology from William Jessup University and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Western Seminary. As an LMFT - a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she focuses on helping clients process emotions, clarify goals, and build sustainable steps toward greater well-being.

Sarah works with individuals and families facing depression, anxiety, and the effects of trauma, offering guidance that is compassionate and goal-oriented. She believes many people know, at some level, what they need to thrive and that thoughtful support can help translate insight into action. Her sessions are intentionally supportive and aimed at helping clients feel more empowered, successful, and happy in their personal growth.

As a busy mother of two young children, she schedules sessions in the evenings and on weekends, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes. She is licensed to practice in California, and clients must be located in California during sessions. She does not write letters that require a diagnosis and does not currently maintain a private practice. Sarah values self-care and typically takes most holidays off to spend time with family. For questions about membership, the Customer Success Team can provide assistance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sarah integrates client-centered, psychodynamic, and trauma-focused ideas into online work to meet individual needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients explore their own goals and values - this approach is useful for issues like anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck. Psychodynamic Therapy explores patterns that emerge from past experiences and relationships to bring greater awareness to recurring difficulties and relational struggles. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on helping people process and make sense of traumatic experiences, reduce distress related to those memories, and regain a sense of safety and control.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sarah works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions so that therapy feels practical and aligned with the client’s pace and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or caregiving responsibilities. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose what works best for them. These options make it easier to connect with licensed professionals and continue care consistently from locations within California.