Sarah Appleton, Therapist
Sarah Appleton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Professional Clinical Counselor in California with more than 15 years of experience. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from California State University Bakersfield, a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from California State University Bakersfield, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University Fresno. Sarah believes that a therapeutic relationship can offer a supportive and encouraging environment to explore current struggles, understand how one’s history impacts the present and develop new strategies to build a full and satisfying life.
She has experience with individuals suffering from a range of concerns including anxiety and depression. Sarah tailors a treatment plan to each individual based on their needs and often utilizes cognitive behavioral principles. Sarah is passionate about assisting couples and families to improve their communication strategies and nurture important connections. Whether you have a good relationship that you’d like to make even better or want to heal a relationship that is hurting, Sarah can facilitate conversations and activities that build new skills and improve connections. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time with family, reading and playing with her goldendoodles.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Family Therapy: Ages 22-75+
- Couples Therapy: Ages 22-75+
- Individual Therapy: Ages 22-75+
Areas of Focus
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Family conflict
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Premarital counseling
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Depression/feeling down
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- First responder stress
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Military & veteran
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Stress management
- Unhealthy eating habits
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Family conflict
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Premarital counseling
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- First responder stress
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Military & veteran
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Stress management
- Unhealthy eating habits
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Panic attacks
- Premarital counseling
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Military & veteran
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Unhealthy eating habits
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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California State University Bakersfield
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Alliant International University
Get Directions
925-282-1778
310-943-2509
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Sarah Appleton. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Sarah Appleton generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Sarah Appleton's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Sarah Appleton:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Sarah Appleton is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Sarah Appleton works at:
Yes, Sarah Appleton does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Sarah Appleton is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.
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