HEALING IS WITHIN REACH
Hi, I'm Sara!
Therapist • Latina • Real Human • she/her/ella
Welcome to Intuition Therapy AZ, I'm so glad you're here. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist for Individuals, but beyond the titles—I'm also a wife, daughter, and sister trying to figure out how to best navigate the complexities of life alongside with you.
Over the past 7 years, I’ve worked with teens, young adults, professionals & students, and our elderly folk in higher education, medical settings, and mental health spaces. I've supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, grief, major life changes, and all the in-betweens.
Special populations I’ve supported at various capacities include:
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Academic staff and faculty
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Medical physicians and residents
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Individuals newly diagnosed or navigating terminal cancer and hematological conditions
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Survivors of human trafficking
I especially love working with teens and young adults who are exploring their identity, healing from developmental and complex trauma, and learning to manage anxiety, depression, family stress, or the effects of past or current challenging relationships.
As a Spanish-speaking Latina and proud daughter & granddaughter of immigrants, I’m deeply committed to honoring each client’s cultural identity. I strive to create safe, inclusive spaces—especially for first-generation college students, individuals from mixed-immigration status households, and those from historically marginalized communities.
My therapeutic approach blends warmth and empathy with honest, direct feedback—and yes, a sprinkle of humor. I offer both in-person and telehealth services across Arizona.
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individual: PENDING
- American Association of Suicidology: RRSR Essential Skills for Clinicians
- Foundational Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Training
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Certification Training
- Anxiety Certification: Integrating CBT and ERP
- Utilizing Expressive Arts Therapies in Therapeutic Settings
MISSION
At Intuition Therapy AZ we offer an open invitation to be curious about our intuition, explore our innate ability to adapt, practice vulnerability and courage to trust ourselves, and use our gained wisdom to live authentically and free.
SPECIALTIES
ANXIETY
Whether you're a teen navigating school pressure, a high achiever battling perfectionism, or part of a minority community facing unique challenges, together we can focus on easing inner pressure to feel confident, grounded and understood.
COMPLEX TRAUMA
Death by a 1,000 papercuts...repetitive, often insidious, and covert to many. Healing the impact of developmental & complex trauma requires courage and hope. I am here to support you through this journey using compassion and care.
GRIEF
Receive guidance in processing grief, whether from death, life transitions, or unspoken losses can be found here through honoring cultural norms, beliefs and everyone's unique way of grieving.
RELATIONSHIPS
Relationships can feel overwhelming when complicated patterns such as codependency and enmeshment takes hold, leaving you unsure where you end & the other begins. I help clients untangle these patterns through healthier boundaries, stronger self-worth and authenticity.
CHRONIC ILLNESS
Chronic illness can affect every part of your life - from relations to self worth - often overwhelming to carry alone. Together, we can work together to honor both your struggles and your resiliency and develop coping strategies.
HISPANIC/TEEN POPULATION
Guidance rooted in both professional expertise and shared cultural understanding.
Creating a safe space where teens feel understood, supported, and empowered.
MY CLIENTS....
Will be offered tailored support for their individual needs and experiences.
Will be met with attunement and co-regulation to develop a sense of safety in session.
Will be offered authenticity, unconditional positive regard, and compassion.
Will receive respect and transparency.
Can expect me to use the power of music, art, and humor in our sessions.
Are invited to come as they are.
APPROACHES
My approach can be described as eclectic, person-centered, and always trauma informed. I often lean on attachment, neurobiological and family systems theory to guide my work. This helps place your sense of safety and the therapeutic relationship at the forefront, ultimately allowing you to get the most out of our time together. I am a big proponent of understanding and embedding your cultural and spiritual practices into your treatment.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
- Narrative Exposure
- Expressive Therapy
- Polyvagal Theory
WHAT IS EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY?
Expressive arts therapy can be a helpful tool when words feel too heavy or too much. Various art forms such as clay, paint, music, dance, poetry, collaging, and drawing are utilized therapeutically to teach coping strategies, encourage self-discovery or as another form of expression.
I have found this beneficial in working through trauma, developing self-esteem, and grounding.
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