Therapist in Sacramento, California Sarah Tobin, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Sarah Tobin, MSW, LCSW
Sarah Tobin, LCSW, is dedicated to helping individuals across California move from simply surviving to truly thriving. With a trauma-informed and compassionate approach, Sarah works closely with each client to identify personalized strategies that best meet their needs and therapy goals. She believes there is no one size fits all in therapy and tailors her methods to the unique challenges of adults, seniors, and veterans. Sarah provides individual therapy for those struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more, offering specialized support for clients navigating midlife transitions and later-life challenges. She also creates a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals. Sarah is particularly passionate about treating trauma, addressing attachment styles, and relationship issues. With extensive experience addressing PTSD, she helps clients heal from past trauma and regain control over their lives.
Her work with clients facing mental health barriers, relational issues, and life transitions is grounded in empathy, helping them manage symptoms and find stability. Whether it’s managing mental health symptoms or coping with life transitions, she strives to foster resilience and personal growth in each session. Sarah uses evidence-based interventions, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to support her clients in making meaningful progress. These modalities, combined with mindfulness-based interventions, allow her to address a wide range of mental health challenges, ensuring that clients feel empowered to take control of their mental wellness.
Sarah is also experienced in working with military veterans, helping them process trauma and adjust to civilian life. Outside of her therapeutic practice, Sarah enjoys staying active by hiking, paddleboarding, and playing sports. She also finds relaxation through reading, listening to podcasts, and practicing mindfulness and meditation. Her hobbies reflect her dedication to holistic wellness, which she brings into her work with clients.
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Later Life Transitions
- Midlife Transitions
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- EMDR
- Mindfulness
Populations
- First Responders
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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University of Connecticut
Professional | 2020
Hartford, CT, US
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Central Connecticut State University
Undergraduate | 2015
New Britain, CT, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Sarah Tobin. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Sarah Tobin generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Sarah Tobin'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 Tobin:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Sarah Tobin is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Sarah Tobin works at:
Yes, Sarah Tobin does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Sarah Tobin is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: