Sarah Wagner, MFT, MBA

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 COUPLES AND RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST  •. INDIVIDUAL THERAPIST •. TRAUMA RECOVERY
ABOUT ME I am a mother, a healer, an ally, a CrossFitter, Jewish-American, CIS-gendered, heterosexual woman. I am exposed to both privilege and marginalization and although I do not have shared experiences with all intersectionalities, I offer an unconditional curiosity that allows for a safe and transformative space.  I am direct, compassionate, relational, ethical non-monogomy/poly-friendly, trauma-informed, BIPOC allied, LGBTQIA2S+ allied, and spiritual... just a flavor of what you will get with me.
I have a BA in psychology from UC San Diego, an MBA from the University of San Francisco, and a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. I worked in "Corporate America" for fifteen years and when I finally became a therapist it was clear I was living in my truest form of authentic self. My life shifted from one of heaviness and stress to one of lightness and fulfillment. Living with intent allows me to help others find their own serenity.

My lived experience is as a mother, a partner, a career-pivoter, and a trauma survivor. This has connected me to a deep sense of healing and growth through yoga, a mindfulness and meditation practice, psychotherapy, and other non-traditional healing modalities including energy healing and clearing. My personal healing journey has equated to a lifetime of introspection, learning, and unique growth experiences.


As a mother to neurodivergent children, I have a unique perspective and skillset around supporting parents of both neuro-atypical and neurotypical kids. Additionally, my interest in wellness and fitness led me to become a Certified CrossFit Trainer and an Access Bars Practitioner. 
 
SPECIALIZATIONS
  • Relationship healing and growth
  • Couples therapy
  • Infidelity recovery
  • Complex trauma
  • Parenting/Co-Parenting
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy/Polyamory
  • Sex and intimacy therapy
  • Premarital counseling

MY APPROACH
 
I approach the therapeutic process from a lens of authenticity that begins by building a trusting relationship with the client. I am informed by how we view ourselves in relationship to others and how early experiences in love and attachment shape who we are today. I am also heavily influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) which is grounded in attachment theory.  IFS is an evidence-based psychotherapy model that empowers the inner wisdom of “Self” to bring compassion and healing to the other parts that may create pain and suffering. I will integrate a mind-body connection, believing that the body is often a compass to our inner sense of self.
 
TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS
  • Psychodynamic Couples Therapy
  • Attachment Based Approaches
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Somatic a\Awareness
  • Polyvagal Theory
  • The Couples Center Training under Gal Szekely and Liron Cohen
  • Mindfulness  Approaches
  • Certified Informed Sex Therapy Professional under Tammy Nelson
  • AASECT Certification in progress

Sarah Wagner Reaches

Oakland CA
Alameda CA

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