ABOUT
As a therapist, I blend traditional psychotherapy with somatic approaches to help you create lasting transformation. My practice focuses on supporting individuals through trauma recovery, anxiety management, creative blocks, relationship challenges, life transitions, and eating disorders. Drawing from both somatic, holistic, and psychodynamic principles, I create a space where deep healing and authentic growth can emerge.
My path to becoming a therapist is uniquely informed by my background in the arts and entertainment industry. This experience gives me a distinctive understanding of the pressures and challenges faced by creative professionals, while my therapeutic training allows me to offer effective, evidence-based support for a wide range of concerns.
I utilize various therapeutic tools, including EMDR therapy for trauma and anxiety, alongside traditional psychotherapy and somatic awareness to help you find new pathways to healing. My therapeutic style is both warm and direct, creating a balanced environment where you can safely explore challenging emotions and experiences.
With a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles and a Bachelor's from New York University, I bring both academic rigor and practical experience to my work. My training at Valley Community Counseling Clinic, including pioneering their first adult grief group, has deepened my expertise in loss and life transitions.
I provide an LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally sensitive environment where all identities are welcomed and celebrated. My approach honors your unique background, considering aspects of gender, race, ethnicity, spirituality, and lived experience. Together, we will work to help you find the peace and balance you deserve.
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©2024 Sarah Manuwal Psychotherapy
Sarah Manuwal, M.A., AMFT #134877
Supervised by Roxana Ardebilchi, LMFT #119284