Sara Kolsin, LCSW
She/Her
Sara is a Therapist at Two Chairs.
Her passion to work in the mental health field comes from the belief that trauma is a quality-of-life issue. She approaches her clients with curiosity and compassion with an interest in their identity and life experiences. She emphasizes the importance of finding purpose, increasing resiliency and self-esteem, and moving past one’s past through culturally sensitive and evidence-based practices.
For leisure time, Sara enjoys being with family and friends, playing games, and cross stitching.
Location
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Remote Clinic
Education and Experience
- Therapist at The Edge Treatment Center, Santa Ana CA
- Therapist at Alternative Options Counseling Center, Placentia CA
- Bereavement Coordinator and Medical Social Worker at Cadence Hospice, Orange CA
- Student Affairs Counselor Musician's Institute, Hollywood CA
- MSW Intern at U.S. Vets. Inc, Long Beach CA
- MSW Intern at City of Irvine Senior Services, Irvine CA
- BSW Intern at Laguna Woods Village Social Services, Laguna Woods CA
- BSW Intern at HealthBridge Children's Hospital, Orange CA
- Master of Social Work (Concentration Adult Mental Health; Specialty Military Social Work and Veterans' Services), University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, California State University, Long Beach
Top Specialty Areas
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Trauma
Addiction / Substance Use
Anxiety
Depression
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Gender and Sexuality
Grief and Loss
Family of Origin
Cultural Identity
Communication
Top Therapy Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Humanistic/Transpersonal
