Sara Au, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Sara Au

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago

Sara uses a holistic, trauma-informed approach to empower individuals, focusing on self-awareness and emotional growth for fulfilling lives.

Sara has a holistic, collaborative approach to therapy that is trauma-informed and strengths-based, aiming to empower people in their healing journeys. She prioritizes building a strong therapeutic alliance and uses motivational interviewing and psychodynamic techniques to support emotional growth and resilience. Sara’s philosophy centers on helping individuals cultivate self-awareness and recognize their inner strength to live fulfilling, value-aligned lives. She is passionate about guiding people toward greater mental well-being while honoring their unique experiences and goals. Sara has always been drawn to psychology and the healing process, particularly the ways people navigate challenges and cultivate personal growth. Outside work, she enjoys singing, listening to music, spending time in nature with friends, and relaxing with her two cats, Artemis and Love.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Asian AmericanCisgender Woman

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Panic
  • Personality Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Neurodivergent people
  • People of color

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Location

  • Mindpath College Health - Berkeley

    Clinic

    2150 Shattuck AvenueSuite 725Berkeley, CA 94704

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Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – California
  • Anthem – California
  • Blue Shield of California – California
  • Cigna – California
  • Health Net – California
  • Magellan – California
  • Optum – California
  • UCSC Student Insurance – California
  • In-network insurance

Credentials

Licenses

  • LPCC

    California Board of Behavioral Sciences

    14234, California

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