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Sarah Barbuto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Sarah Barbuto

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Not accepting new clients
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My apologies but I am NOT Accepting Clients and I do not have a waitlist. I am taking a sabbatical in order to address my own health and hope you find the right counselor for your needs! Own your story. I specialize in working with women who have experienced trauma, grief, difficult life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem and are ready to take charge of their life narrative. Trust, authenticity, and vulnerability are vital components of the therapeutic process and I work hard to establish and maintain those values with clients.
My heart for my clients is that they would feel the safety My counseling practices are informed and evidence based. I have specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Grief-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I draw from Family Systems theory and implement Developmental Psychology in my practice.
My counseling style is heartfelt and respectful, yet candid and direct. If you're in a place where you're ready to get unstuck and address areas of pain in your life, you will be met with empathy, respect, and hope.
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My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Sarah Barbuto Counseling

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

I'm licensed in both California and Oregon and available for virtual sessions Tues-Thurs. Alfie makes intermittent guest appearances.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues and Self Esteem 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Sarah Barbuto
Photo of Sarah Barbuto, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Sarah Barbuto Counseling

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

I'm licensed in both California and Oregon and available for virtual sessions Tues-Thurs. Alfie makes intermittent guest appearances.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues and Self Esteem 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Intercommunity Health Network
  • Moda Health
  • PacificSource
  • Providence
  • Samaritan Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I'm in network with all the insurance companies listed on my profile but can also provide a superbill for those wishing to use their out-of-network benefits. If you want to forego insurance altogether, my discounted cash rate is $150 per session.
with questions.
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Sarah Barbuto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
"
I'm in network with all the insurance companies listed on my profile but can also provide a superbill for those wishing to use their out-of-network benefits. If you want to forego insurance altogether, my discounted cash rate is $150 per session.
with questions.
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Sarah Barbuto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 144547 Sarah Barbuto
  • In Practice for 9 Years
  • License: Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists T1502 / 2018
  • Certificate from Portland State University Adoptive and Foster Family Therapy / 2020
  • Attended Fuller Theological Seminary, Master's of Science in Marital and Family Therapy, Graduated 2015
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Sarah Barbuto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Sarah Barbuto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Self Esteem

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Body Positivity
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Sarah Barbuto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Sarah Barbuto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

3 Endorsements

Serene Silva
Serene Silva
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Sarah is an experienced therapist, & is adept at being able to hold your experience in a healing way. She brings presence, knowledge & curiosity to her work, & has helped many clients process traumatic experiences in a meaningful & insightful way.
Wholehearted Counseling LLC
Wholehearted Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional CounselorMALPC
Sarah Barbuto is a highly skilled trauma therapist.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
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Sarah Barbuto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
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Sarah Barbuto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Location

Primary Location

Sarah Barbuto Counseling

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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I'm licensed in both California and Oregon and available for virtual sessions Tues-Thurs. Alfie makes intermittent guest appearances.
Photo of Sarah Barbuto, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Sarah Barbuto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
"
I'm licensed in both California and Oregon and available for virtual sessions Tues-Thurs. Alfie makes intermittent guest appearances.
Photo of Sarah Barbuto, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Sarah Barbuto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT