Sara Bonilla, Therapist
Sara Bonilla, LMHC, CCM, is dedicated to helping individuals across Massachusetts navigate their mental health challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. She supports adults and seniors in understanding their emotions, developing effective coping skills, and achieving meaningful, positive changes in their lives. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, or complex life transitions, Sara provides a safe and trusting environment where clients can openly share their experiences and work toward personal growth.
Sara is particularly passionate about assisting individuals facing midlife and later-life transitions, grief, and PTSD/trauma. She works collaboratively with her clients to help them process difficult emotions, gain insight into their behaviors, and build resilience. Her expertise extends to treating sleep disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and ADHD, using tailored approaches that promote long-term well-being and balance. Sara’s commitment to her clients’ success is reflected in her focus on practical solutions and emotional healing.
As an experienced therapist, Sara employs a range of therapeutic techniques, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She values a holistic approach to mental health, recognizing the interconnectedness of physical and emotional well-being. In addition, Sara serves diverse populations, including men and women, and offers services in both English and Spanish, ensuring accessibility for clients from various backgrounds.
Outside of her clinical work, Sara enjoys solving logic puzzles, engaging in crafts, and exploring different music genres. These hobbies bring balance to her life and inspire creativity, which she integrates into her therapeutic practice.
Sara provides care throughout Massachusetts, offering personalized support to individuals seeking mental health services. Her dedication to fostering trust, understanding, and effective treatment makes her a valued partner in her clients’ journeys toward improved mental health.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 22-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Depression/feeling down
- Empty nesters
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Ethnic identity
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hoarding
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Education
- Johns Hopkins University
- University of Texas-Dallas
Frequently Asked
Questions About
Sara Bonilla
Please call us at 781-202-6524 to schedule an appointment with Sara Bonilla.
Sara Bonilla generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 781-202-6524 to find out Sara Bonilla'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 Sara Bonilla:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 781-202-6524 to see how we can help.
Sara Bonilla is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Sara Bonilla works at:
Yes, Sara Bonilla does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Sara Bonilla is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Spanish