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Sara Hopkin, Therapist
Therapist in Burlingame, California

Sara Hopkin, Therapist

Specialties:
Attachment issues Family conflict Parenting +58
Provider Gender: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 6-75+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Sara Hopkin, LMFT, is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of life with compassion and expertise. Serving clients across California, she offers a safe and supportive environment for people of all ages, from children to seniors, seeking to overcome mental health challenges. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or navigating significant life transitions, Sara provides tailored care to help you rediscover balance and well-being. Her practice at LifeStance Health focuses on empowering clients to achieve their goals and live a more fulfilling life. Sara is especially passionate about addressing childhood behavior issues, grief, and trauma. She understands the deep impact unresolved trauma or loss can have on daily functioning and relationships. Sara creates a therapeutic space where clients can explore their emotions, heal from past wounds, and build resilience.

She also has extensive experience working with women through reproductive challenges, post-partum depression and anxiety, offering specialized support during these vulnerable times. In addition, Sara works with individuals facing midlife transitions, helping them navigate the emotional and psychological complexities that often accompany these life stages. Utilizing a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Christian Counseling, Sara tailors her interventions to meet the unique needs of each client. Her work with diverse populations such as military veterans, first responders, the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals on the autism spectrum ensures that her care is inclusive and responsive to the varied experiences of her clients. She also offers couples and family therapy, helping loved ones strengthen communication and resolve conflicts in a healthy, productive manner.

Outside of her professional life, Sara enjoys experimenting with various art mediums, including painting, music, and crocheting. She finds peace in nature, often spending time at the beach, and recharges through traveling and interacting with horses. Her hobbies reflect her appreciation for creativity and mindfulness, which she incorporates into her therapeutic work.

Provider Introduction

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

  • Attachment issues
  • Family conflict
  • Parenting
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Aging
  • Attention & focus
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Parenthood
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Retirement
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Trauma & PTSD

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Alcohol use
  • Drug/substance use
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Learning challenges
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Retirement
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Body image
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Retirement
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Brigham Young University Idaho

  • John F. Kennedy University

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Sara Hopkin, Therapist

Sara Hopkin

Therapist in Burlingame, California

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