Sara Au

Sara (she/her) is passionate about guiding people toward greater mental well-being while honoring their unique experiences and goals. She has always been drawn to psychology and the healing process, particularly the ways people overcome life challenges and cultivate personal growth. She enjoys working with college and graduate students and brings awareness and understanding as they navigate emerging adulthood while balancing personal, life and academic challenges that often occur during this period of time. Sara has a holistic, collaborative approach to therapy that is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and psychodynamic, drawing from evidence-based treatment including CBT and EMDR to support emotional growth and resilience. She prioritizes building a strong therapeutic alliance, aiming to empower people in their healing journeys. Her philosophy centers on helping adults develop self-awareness and recognize their inner strength to live fulfilling, value-aligned lives. She works with students experiencing a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and stress,?relationship concerns, life transition, grief and loss, and self-esteem. Outside work, she enjoys singing and listening to music, spending time with loved ones, and relaxing with her two cats, Artemis and Love.