Sarah Kwan, PhD
Virtual & In-person
Women & Teens 13+
My psychotherapy practice focuses on women's mental health, with an eye towards the multiple, and often competing, roles that we navigate throughout a lifetime.
My personal experience through the relentless and meandering roads of reproductive trauma and fertility treatments enables me to understand the crushing way motherhood can feel both impossible and just out of reach. I understand the insidious middle-of-the-night questions about worth and worthiness as well as the perplexing feelings of anxiety and grief that can cling to you long after you thought the worst was over.
I also understand that regardless of whether your story encompasses none or all of the above, the metamorphosis of mother-becoming inherently shakes us to the core; it is a rite of passage, a developmental milestone that renders enduring and profound effects to our physical states, our mental states and our very identities. Although profoundly neglected, the developmental milestone that is Matresence deserves to be shared, witnessed and approached with deference.This milestone carries forward into our parenting and brings into focus the inner child that seems to be a constant companion as we lead our own children through this world. No blueprint, just a vague roadmap as we fight hard to excavate our own pasts and challenge our own triggers in order to meet our children with tenderness and affirmation.
A true Hero’s journey.
I hold dear the privilege to be a guide and container walking alongside you.
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While I do not have a one-size-fits-all approach, we will likely walk the journey of your life's narrative in order to uncover the ways in which the thoughts and beliefs you have about yourself affect how you feel and behave in the current moment. These thoughts and beliefs are imbedded at a young age due to messages (often well-intentioned) that we receive from family, friends and the world at large. I draw upon a range of insight-oriented, mind-body informed interventions.
Fundamentally, my practice is rooted in feminism, decolonization and dignity. ​No matter what we explore or what modalities are offered, I hold that you are complete and whole, as you are.
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Alongside my private practice, I am also a Clinical Supervisor, mentoring and training new clinicians as they start their careers.
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I am licensed to practice therapy in California #28869.
FAQs
What is your cancellation policy?
As a small but mighty practice, we believe that clinicians should be able to rely on a
predictable schedule and income. We understand that things come up, often difficult things,
but the foundation of our cancellation policy centers the livelihood of our clinicians and the
ability to continue providing our services to all of our treasured clients.
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For weekly clients, your credit card will be charged the full fee of the session if you cancel
within 48 hours and we are not able to re-schedule during the same week.
For bi-weekly clients, sessions must rescheduled within prior to your next session
or the full fee is charged. Bi-weekly clients are also automatically leveled to the clinicians
current full fee.
No shows are automatically charged the full fee.
How long is each individual session and how frequently do I attend?
Each 50-minute psychotherapy session is typically attended weekly, although this
recommendation may be adapted to your specific needs.
Do you accept insurance?
While we do not currently accept insurance, we can provide you with a Superbill to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Please check with your insurance company to determine the rate at which you are eligible to be reimbursed.
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We reserve a small number of sliding scale fees which are approved on a case by case basis.