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Online therapist

Sarah Ochsner

Hopeful help for overwhelmed families

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Sarah

Sarah Ochsner is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who uses a warm, client-centered approach to help people who feel stuck. She focuses on clear, practical steps so clients can process emotions and move toward their goals. Sarah speaks plainly and aims to make sessions feel calm and doable for busy families.

She brings seven years of clinical experience and training in marriage and family therapy. That background informs her work with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction, stress, anger, parenting questions, and family concerns.

Background and approach

Sessions typically run about 30 minutes and are offered in the evenings and on weekends to fit family schedules. Sarah leans on client-centered techniques to listen deeply and follow each person's priorities. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice patterns that repeat over time.

For trauma-related work she uses trauma-focused methods to help people safely process difficult memories. She is licensed in California - CA LMFT 103079 - and meets with clients who are located in that state during sessions. Sarah cannot provide diagnostic letters and does not operate a independent practice at this time.

She prioritizes self-care and models balance by taking major holidays off to spend with family. Parents and caregivers who want straightforward, compassionate coaching around family life and personal growth may find her practical style helpful. The focus is on small, steady changes that fit real life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. The therapist creates space for people to say what matters most, and then helps identify small, useful steps. This approach is often helpful for parents and caregivers who need practical guidance and emotional support.

Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that repeat over time. It helps people notice how past experiences can shape present reactions, especially under stress. For those dealing with recurring family conflicts or long-standing anxiety, this perspective can bring useful insight.

Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing difficult memories in a paced, careful way. It offers tools to reduce the hold of traumatic events and to build coping skills for intense moments. This approach is used when trauma or abuse is part of the presenting concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and then choose methods together. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what actually helps in a client’s life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule evening or weekend appointments around family life. Remote sessions also allow steady contact between visits and simpler follow-up for busy caregivers.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Exploring how earlier relationships and patterns still shape the present, often over a longer stretch of time. It relies on conversation and reflection rather than exercises.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Work that takes difficult past experience into account and moves at a pace you set, with attention to feeling steady before anything else. Being in your own space can make that easier for some people.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, and offers coaching support.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and compassionate, with psychodynamic and trauma-focused elements when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working as a therapist.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - CA LMFT 103079 - and practices while located in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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