Sara Fischer Sanford,Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

Sara Fischer Sanford,Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

Telehealth Available
Professions: Clinical Social Worker, Counselor, Mental Health Counselor
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Clinical Social Worker - 92601
Telephone: 628-288-7457
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Free Initial Consultation
Weekend Availability
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Offices

5214F Diamond Heights Blvd.
#3123
San Francisco, California 94110

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My Approach to Helping

As your therapist, I am your guide. You will be met each session with kindness, warmth, and understanding. I will help you figure out where to start and how to use therapy as a tool to improve your quality of life. Through Telehealth, we can jump into therapy quickly, and you never need to leave the comfort of your couch. Let any anxiety or doubt about starting therapy go, and allow yourself the time and space to feel better.

Your best therapist is the person who understands and connects with you. My counselling style is casual and centred around YOU. We all process our challenges differently, and I can help identify strengths and ways of coping. I have devoted my career to working with individuals and families facing crises and trauma. Together we can pave a path forward.

More Info About My Practice

Bridge to Wellness Counselling is a San Francisco-based Telehealth practice. Most major insurance plans are accepted. Insurance should not be a barrier to accessing the best mental health treatment. You will also be able to use HIPAA-compliant chat messaging through the client portal. Clients can also access an online Wellness Membership for no-cost mental health education.

Important Factors for Choosing a Therapist

When you choose a therapist go with your gut. Find the therapist that makes you feel comfortable because you will be at your most vulnerable during sessions. As you scroll through hundreds of licensed therapists online it can be incredibly hard to choose. So, arrange a free consultation and make sure you are greeted with respect, kindness, patience, and warmth. You know when you "click" with someone within the first few minutes. Choose the therapist that clicks and get ready for better mental health.

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Ages I Work With

  • Teens
  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    Are you a teenager navigating the intense pressures of school, friendships, family, and figuring out who you are? Are you an LGBTQIA+ young person seeking a space where you are not just accepted, but truly seen, celebrated, and understood? Are you a parent looking for parenting support and answers? Here in San Francisco we bring positive support to all of our children, without judgment or criticism. Instead we focus on positive parenting with boundaries and clarity.

    My heart lies in providing compassionate, knowledgeable, and affirming therapy specifically for adolescents, teen, and all individuals across the vibrant LGBTQIA+ spectrum. I believe fiercely that every young person deserves a safe, non-judgmental haven to explore their feelings, untangle challenges, and step confidently into their authentic selves.

    Being a teen today is complex. You might be grappling with anxiety, depression, overwhelming stress, self-esteem issues, or difficult family dynamics. As a therapist specializing in teen mental health, I connect with young people on their level, offering practical tools and genuine understanding to navigate these turbulent years. We work together to build resilience, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and foster self-acceptance.

    For my LGBTQIA+ clients, my commitment runs deep. I offer expert, affirming support whether you're exploring your gender identity or sexual orientation, navigating the coming out process, dealing with discrimination or lack of acceptance, managing gender dysphoria, or simply seeking therapy where your identity is understood as a core part of you, not a problem to be solved. My practice is a proud safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, non-binary, questioning individuals, and all identities under the rainbow umbrella.

    My therapeutic approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to you. We'll address challenges like anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, relationship difficulties, and identity development with sensitivity and expertise. My ultimate passion is empowering you to heal, grow, and build a life that feels true and fulfilling.

    You don't have to navigate this alone. If you're ready to find a therapist who truly gets it, who champions your journey, and provides expert teen counseling and inclusive therapy, reach out today.

Industries & Communities Served

  • Education
  • First Responder/Medical Professionals
  • LGBTQ+
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Academic Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Body Image
  • Breakup
  • Bullying
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Communication Problems
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Family Problems
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Learning Difficulties
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Panic
  • Parenting
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • School issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexuality / Sex Therapy
  • Teen violence/dating violence
  • Young Adult Issues
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Types of Therapy

  • Holistic Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Parent Work
  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Self-Acceptance Training
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based Therapy
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
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