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Sara  Markham

Sara Markham, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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  • Relational approach
  • Goal oriented
  • Mindfulness informed

About Sara

Sara Markham is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She brings a compassionate, relational style and aims to build a strong working relationship so people feel clear about next steps. Her work focuses on helping clients identify goals and take practical steps toward change.

Sara uses a mix of approaches to meet people where they are. She often blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness tools to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Sessions include talking through current problems, practicing new ways to respond, and setting small, doable goals.

She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to help people understand long-standing patterns and how past experiences affect present relationships. This helps when worries or repetitive behaviors feel stuck and hard to change.

Sara has three years of professional experience listed and holds an LMFT credential. Her background includes work with mood difficulties, anxiety, relationship strain, eating and body-image concerns, grief, trauma, and stress-related issues.

People who come to her for support often want clearer communication, help managing emotions, or guidance through life changes. She emphasizes practical steps that fit into everyday life and collaborative goal-setting to help clients notice progress over time.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How her approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person as they are. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what she hears, and helps the client discover their own solutions. This approach supports people who feel overwhelmed and need a steady, accepting space to sort things out.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce distress. It often includes simple, practical exercises and short-term goal setting that can be done between sessions to improve mood, sleep, or anxiety symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Through that conversation they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as needed.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for regular check-ins even when schedules are tight. It can also make short skills-focused sessions or weekly therapeutic conversations simpler to keep up with while managing work, school, or caregiving demands.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Sara works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, eating and body-image issues, grief, trauma, addictions, and related concerns listed in her specialties.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and relational with clear, practical steps. She blends listening with goal setting, skill practice, and reflective work.

What is her clinical background?

She lists three years of professional experience and uses several therapeutic approaches to tailor care to each person.

Where is she licensed and based?

Sara is licensed as an LMFT in California and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy relationship?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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