
Sarah Contreras

Sarah Contreras LMFT
CLINICAL LEAD
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Clinical Lead for Vitalize Behavioral Health, I bring extensive experience in guiding individuals, couples, and families toward healing and growth. Over the past five years, I’ve worked in Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) settings, as well as in private practice, providing care across a broad spectrum of mental health needs. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a person-centered, humanistic framework, emphasizing empathy, authenticity, and collaboration to support each client’s unique journey.
I became a therapist because I needed to do my own emotional work and through that journey, I realized how powerful it is to have someone genuinely show up for you. I wanted to be that person for others, to hold space in the moments when they need it most, especially when they feel like no one else can. Outside of work, I love dancing to good music, laughing with the people I care about, and finding joy in the small, silly moments that make life feel a little lighter.
Areas of Specialization
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Life transitions
- Self-development
- Mood Disorders
- Grief and loss
Therapeutic Approach
Education and Credentials
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