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Sara Markham, LMFT

Calm, practical help for stress and anxiety

3 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Sara

Sara Markham is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who focuses on helping people navigate anxiety and stress. She works to understand each person's history, goals, and daily challenges. Her approach is warm and direct, aimed at helping clients feel more confident and able to make changes in their lives.

Sara uses a mix of therapy methods to meet people where they are. She helps clients set clear goals and practice new ways of relating to others.

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Background and approach

Sessions often focus on communication skills, coping with life changes, and building self-worth. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, eating and body image concerns, mood struggles, and trauma. Sara pays attention to how past experiences shape current behavior.

That helps clients notice patterns and try different responses. Sara trained in marriage and family therapy and holds a California LMFT. She has three years of professional experience as a practicing therapist.

She offers services in English and works with common issues like depression, grief, anger, and workplace stress. Therapy sessions can include practical skill-building and reflective conversation. Sara aims to create a steady, understanding atmosphere that encourages honest discussion.

Over time, clients learn ways to manage anxiety, improve relationships, and feel more capable in daily life.

Approaches that fit online care and everyday life

Sara frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people understand patterns and practice new responses. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, phobias, and mood issues. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work collaborative and respectful. That approach centers the client’s perspective and values, letting the therapist tailor tools to each person’s goals. Together the therapist and client decide which methods suit current needs and preferences.

Online therapy with Sara uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible ways to connect. Video lets you work face-to-face for role-play and skills practice. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to use a camera. Chat and text work well for brief check-ins, homework, or when a shorter touchpoint fits your day. These options make it easier to keep continuity and practice skills between sessions.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Sara commonly address?
Sara works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, eating and body image issues, grief, trauma, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a warm, client-centered approach combined with practical techniques to set goals and practice new ways of relating.
How much experience does she have as a therapist?
Sara has three years of experience working as a licensed therapist in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a California LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and practices with a focus on clients in California.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's listed availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
3 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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