Sara Au , LPCC

Sara Au is a California-licensed LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and brings 5 years of professional experience to her therapeutic work. She supports adults navigating stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and challenges with self-esteem, tailoring her approach to each person’s circumstances and goals. Her practice also addresses relationship and attachment concerns such as abandonment, codependency, communication challenges, and family of origin issues, as well as related difficulties like guilt, shame, and feelings of emptiness.

Sara approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans around individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all method. She focuses on practical tools and thoughtful exploration to help clients build confidence, increase motivation, and improve relational patterns. Taking the first step toward clearer coping and greater well-being can require courage, and Sara offers steady professional support throughout that process.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Sara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and processing interpersonal and emotional difficulty. One area of emphasis is skills-oriented work that teaches tools for managing stress and anxiety - strategies that help reduce overwhelming reactions and improve day-to-day functioning. Another emphasis is trauma-informed care that helps people process past harm and its effects on relationships and self-worth, supporting steady recovery and improved coping.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sara works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time so the plan reflects the client's needs and lived experience.

Online therapy with Sara is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals when in-person visits are not practical.