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

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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.