ABOUT SARA

Cross-cultural counseling and research is my life's work. As a family-therapist/educator in the field of multicultural counseling I have the ability to see each client's cultural-context in various stages of life-cycle. My research on cross-cultural couple's adjustment and acculturation has been published in professional psychology journals and presented at international conferences. My approach is strength-based and collaborative, utilizing evidence-based practice and research. Aside from my private practice I serve as a cross-cultural consultant for medical professionals and agencies. I have been teaching and presenting on cross-cultural issues in the last 20 years.

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I am specialized in working with cultural diversity issues, cross-cultural couples & families and relational difficulties stemming from cultural differences. Clients with "Bicultural", "multicultural", "bi-racial", "multiracial" identities and the LGBTQIA+ often seek professionals with expertise in understanding their reality & experiences. I am honored to provide services to diverse clients who identify as such.

• Holds clinical licenses in both CA & MO

• Private practice in California for over 9 years

• Received Ph.D from Saint Louis University in 2009

• Practiced as a Multicultural Therapist at the International Institute in greater St. Louis, serving diverse clients & nationalities

• Visiting scholar & published researcher at UC Davis for 6 years

• Taught at Alliant International University Graduate Psychology and LFMT Program in Sacramento