Therapist profile
Sara Markham, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Relationships and Family
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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Attachment focus
About Sara
Sara Markham is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California with three years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, eating concerns, self-esteem, depression, and related areas such as ADHD and compassion fatigue. Sara frames work around clear goals and practical shifts rather than long theory talks.
She uses a mix of therapeutic approaches to help people clarify what they want and make changes that fit their life. Sessions tend to focus on improving communication and building confidence to voice needs. For someone coping with grief, trauma, or a breakup, sessions move between understanding patterns and trying small, practical changes.
Sara pays attention to how past experiences shape how people relate now. She listens for attachment patterns and recurring interaction styles. Then she helps people notice those patterns and try different ways of responding to get better results.
When eating or body image are a concern, she looks at how those behaviors function for the person and supports steps toward recovery and steadier thinking. For workplace stress, social anxiety, or mood shifts, she uses structured techniques alongside reflective conversation to address both thought patterns and feelings.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. People who prefer concrete goals and a mix of skills practice and reflection may find this style useful. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats to make sure they fit your needs.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. It helps when someone needs a space to sort feelings and identify personal goals, rather than being told what to do.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. It’s useful for anxiety, mood issues, and many everyday struggles because it gives concrete practices to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, test methods, and adjust based on what helps most. That means treatment can include reflection, practical exercises, or short solution-focused steps depending on your needs.
Session logistics should fit into daily life. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, childcare, or school because they remove travel time and let you schedule shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer sessions that allow more reflection and skill practice. The therapist will help match session length and style to what you need.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family life?
She works with relationship strain, communication problems, divorce and separation, and family-related stress. She also supports people managing parenting strain and related emotional challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused steps. The work mixes reflective conversation and practical skill-building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as an LMFT practicing in California. That timeframe covers work with relationship and individual concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LMFT licensed in California. Her listed credential is CA LMFT.
Can she work with people who do not live in the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify formats. Check the platform or contact the practice to learn which formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your chosen plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
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