Therapy for Military Veterans: Healing That Honors Your Story
I work with many veterans who carry invisible wounds long after leaving the military. Whether it’s PTSD, moral injury, chronic hypervigilance, or the quiet grief of lives lost and friendships faded, you deserve support that truly understands what you’ve been through—and respects how deeply those experiences live in your body and mind. If you’re a […]
Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Stress: Finding Stillness in the Chaos
If you’re feeling overwhelmed—by your job, your relationships, the state of the world, or just the relentless noise of daily life—you’re not alone. Stress has a way of creeping in slowly and then suddenly taking over. Maybe your chest feels tight all the time, or your thoughts won’t stop racing. Maybe your patience is thin, […]
Therapy for Veterans in San Francisco: Reclaiming Strength, One Step at a Time
There’s a quiet strength in seeking support—and if you’re a veteran, you already know a thing or two about strength. But you may not have been taught how to turn that strength inward. How to tend to the wounds that don’t show. How to rebuild trust with your body, your mind, and the world after […]
Family Counseling in San Francisco
Reconnecting, Repairing, and Growing Together Families are living systems. They’re shaped by shared stories, inherited patterns, unspoken emotions, and changing seasons. Sometimes, those systems start to feel strained — miscommunications become the norm, small moments spark big reactions, or it just feels like everyone’s drifting apart. That’s where family counseling can help. I’m Sara Sanford, […]
Mental Health Counseling San Francisco: Finding Peace, Connection & Growth in the City
Hello, I’m Sara Sanford, LCSW—and if you’ve found yourself thinking about mental health counseling in San Francisco, you’re already stepping toward something important. San Francisco can be both inspiring and overwhelming. Between the fog rolling in, tech-driven stress, activism, and cultural richness, it’s a powerful place to live—but also one that often demands a lot […]
Integrative Mental Health Therapy: Healing Mind, Body & Spirit
Therapy shouldn’t just “fix” your thoughts—it needs to meet all of you. That’s what integrative mental health therapy is about: blending traditional talk therapy with holistic tools that attend to your mind, body, emotions, identity, and environment. I’m Sara Sanford, LCSW, and I believe healing happens in a container that values every part of you. […]
Wellness Coaching and Therapy: When to Heal, When to Grow, and When You Can Do Both
Sometimes life feels like it’s running on fast-forward—between stress, health goals, relationships, or work, it can all feel overwhelming. You might wonder: Do I need therapy? Or would a coach be better? As someone who cares deeply about whole-person wellness, I’m here to explain how therapy and wellness coaching differ, when you might benefit from […]
Therapy for Anger Management: Channeling Your Fire with Compassion & Insight
Anger isn’t the problem—it’s what happens when anger goes unseen, misunderstood, or unmanaged. If you’re here, maybe you’ve noticed that your temper feels louder than it used to, or you’re struggling with guilt, shame, or the fear of losing control. I’m Sara Sanford, LCSW, and I’ve worked with people who feel overwhelmed by anger, frustrated […]
Behavioral Health Support: Meeting You Where You Are
When people hear “behavioral health,” they often think of serious mental illness. Truth is, behavioral health support is for anyone who wants to better understand their thinking patterns, habits, emotions, and relationships—and feel empowered to make meaningful changes. I’m Sara Sanford, LCSW, and I believe in helping people—not just treat symptoms. Behavioral health work is […]
Therapy for Addiction Recovery: Reclaiming Your Life with Compassion and Support
Addiction recovery is often framed as a battle of willpower. But it’s really a journey—one that involves healing your whole self: body, mind, heart, and spirit. If you’re reading this, you’re already taking a courageous step toward something more meaningful. That alone is big. I’m Sara Sanford, LCSW, and I’ve had the honor of walking […]