Sarah Gomez

I specialize in:

  • Teens

  • Adults

  • Families

  • Couples

Registered Associate MFT 143457 Supervised by Mike Brown LMFT 45570

Who I Work With:

I have been fortunate enough to have worked with adolescents 8-18 years old, adults, couples and families. I have helped people address a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, parent-child relational issues, sexual trauma, immigration struggles, chronic pain, self-esteem/body issues and others. I hope to help you grow in this therapeutic space.

Education

M.A. in Marital and Family Therapy, Alliant International University

M.A. in Performance/Sport Psychology, California State University at Fullerton

Certified in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

Certified in TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

Trained in PCIT for Traumatized Children (Parent Child Interaction Therapy)

Outside of work I enjoy

  • Weightlifting (I played soccer my entire life, so this is my physical outlet)

  • Yoga (because sometimes the physical outlet needs to be more relaxed)

  • My pup Bernard (a friendly Labrador who is always napping next to me in session)

    • He will be happy to meet you!

  • Spending time outside or being near large areas of water

A little about me:

I am here to serve as a confidante and help you navigate through your challenges. In this space, I aim to provide a safe and comfortable space that is a judgement free zone. I believe that through use of therapeutic techniques and an interactive/collaborative space allows you to explore, identify, and reshape your new narrative. I am here to assist you in the rebuilding process of your own story.

In my role as a therapist, I believe in the collaborative nature of exploring and tackling the challenges you want to face, while also being direct enough to help challenge you.

With my direct and collaborative approach, I tend to use techniques stemming from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a mix of other approaches. I don’t feel that one form of therapy is what is helpful for ALL clients and will vary my approach based on your needs. One thing I will do with you though is to keep you accountable. I will be here in your corner to help guide you and root for you as you battle through struggles, but I need you to do the work outside of the “session field of play.”

Prior to working in this field, I worked as a personal trainer and exercise physiologist. I love to incorporate and build a physical/emotional routine to benefit your well-being to help aid in reduction of current symptoms. This can include a range of work on sleep management, incorporating walks in the morning, or trying out a new art class, etc. We will collaborate to build a routine that works for you, starting off with a pace that is comfortable. I do this because I truly believe the mind and body work together to help promote a sense of holistic wellness and peace for individuals.