Sarah Appleton, PsyD, LMFT, Therapist in Pasadena, California

Specialties:

Anxiety Family conflict General relationship issues Marital stress or divorce Panic attacks Premarital counseling Stress management +22

Ages Served

22-75+

Manages Medications

No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Sarah Appleton (She/Her)

Sarah Appleton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Professional Clinical Counselor in California with more than 15 years of experience. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from California State University Bakersfield, a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from California State University Bakersfield, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University Fresno. Sarah believes that a therapeutic relationship can offer a supportive and encouraging environment to explore current struggles, understand how one’s history impacts the present and develop new strategies to build a full and satisfying life.

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

Types of Care & Ages Served

Family Therapy: Ages 22-75+
Couples Therapy: Ages 22-75+
Individual Therapy: Ages 22-75+

Areas of Focus

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

Family conflict
General relationship issues
Marital stress or divorce
Premarital counseling
ADHD
Aging
Anger issues
Anxiety
Attention & focus
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Depression/feeling down
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Empty nesters
First responder stress
Grief & loss
Intense mood changes
Military & veteran
Panic attacks
Parenthood
Parenting
Retirement
Self-esteem
Sleep issues or insomnia
Stress management
Unhealthy eating habits

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

Family conflict
General relationship issues
Marital stress or divorce
Premarital counseling
ADHD
Aging
Anxiety
Attention & focus
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Depression/feeling down
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Empty nesters
First responder stress
Grief & loss
Intense mood changes
Military & veteran
Panic attacks
Parenthood
Parenting
Retirement
Self-esteem
Sleep issues or insomnia
Stress management
Unhealthy eating habits

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

Anxiety
General relationship issues
Marital stress or divorce
Panic attacks
Premarital counseling
Stress management
ADHD
Aging
Anger issues
Attention & focus
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Depression/feeling down
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Empty nesters
Family conflict
First responder stress
Grief & loss
Intense mood changes
Military & veteran
Parenthood
Parenting
Retirement
Self-esteem
Sleep issues or insomnia
Unhealthy eating habits

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

California State University Bakersfield
Alliant International University

Locations

LifeStance Health
675 S Arroyo Parkway
Suite 420
Pasadena, CA 91105

Get Directions Phone Number

626-702-4304

310-943-2509

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Sarah is an amazing therapist. I was very fearful of going to a therapist. I have encountered some very bad therapist but Sarah was God sent. She is caring, understanding a great listener. She helps me work though my problems. I feel like she truly cares about my well being. Thank you Sarah 😊

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