Sarah Appleton, LMFT
She has experience with individuals suffering from a range of concerns including anxiety and depression. Sarah tailors a treatment plan to each individual based on their needs and often utilizes cognitive behavioral principles. Sarah is passionate about assisting couples and families to improve their communication strategies and nurture important connections. Whether you have a good relationship that you’d like to make even better or want to heal a relationship that is hurting, Sarah can facilitate conversations and activities that build new skills and improve connections. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time with family, reading and playing with her goldendoodles.
Provider Introduction
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Sana Benefits
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- First Responders
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Alliant International University
Graduate School | 2012
Fresno, CA, United States
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California State University Bakersfield
Graduate School | 2007
Bakersfield, CA, United States
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California State University Bakersfield
Undergraduate | 2005
Bakersfield, CA, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Sarah Appleton. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Sarah Appleton generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Sarah Appleton's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Sarah Appleton:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Sarah Appleton is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Sarah Appleton does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Sarah Appleton is currently offering online telehealth only visits.