Therapist profile
Sara Markham, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 44713
- NPI1881839272
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness work
- Communication skills
About Sara
Sara Markham is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with three years of clinical practice. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, eating and body image issues, and anger. Sara works with people who want clearer communication and more control over how they react to difficult situations.
Her style centers on listening closely and responding to what each person brings. She uses a mix of approaches to help clients clarify goals and build confidence. Sessions often focus on practical ways to speak up, set boundaries, and reduce the automatic reactions that lead to regret.
Sara draws on client-centered work to prioritize the client's perspective and priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral methods to notice automatic thoughts and to test different behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help people slow down and notice what fuels their anger or anxiety.
She describes therapy as a collaborative effort where the therapeutic relationship itself becomes part of the work. That relationship is used to try out new ways of relating and to reflect on patterns that repeat in relationships and at work. Clients may practice new communication skills in session before trying them elsewhere.
Practical goals include improving day-to-day interactions, reducing snapping or built-up resentment, and managing stress so anger does not escalate. Sara asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to get started.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Sara combines client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness in her approach. Client-centered work focuses on listening to the client's perspective and shaping sessions around their priorities; it helps when someone needs to be heard and to sort out what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and is useful for managing automatic reactions like snapping or rumination. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to notice urges before they lead to reactive behavior.Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Sara will discuss goals and preferences and adjust the approach over time. She works with clients to try different strategies and decide what helps most for their anger, relationships, or stress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy can be part of an ordinary day. Therapists can also guide practice exercises that fit into everyday routines, helping clients test new communication and coping techniques between sessions.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Sara helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, eating and body image concerns, anger, grief, ADHD, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style combined with cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and solution-focused approaches to clarify goals and try new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.