About Sarah Olynger, LCSW

As a therapist, I specialize in holistic therapy working with clients to heal the mind, body, and spirit. My primary focus is on PTSD, trauma and related issues. However, I also provide support for a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, narcissistic abuse, life transitions, self-esteem, stress management, spirituality, gender identity, grief, loss, and bereavement. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space for individuals seeking mental health services, and to empower clients to achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being.

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Outside of my time with clients, you might find me spending time with my family (both two legged and four legged), traveling, hiking, walking, reading, participating in a yoga or breath work class, or simply enjoying every day moments. 

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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than two decades experience in the field of social work. I began my journey when I received an Bachelor's Degree in both Sociology and Human Development through California State University, San Marcos. I went on to further my education at California State University, Long Beach and received a Master's Degree in Social Work, ultimately becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Throughout the last 20 years, I have worked in many different capacities as a social worker, including substance abuse treatment, homeless case management, gang intervention, hospital social work, child welfare, adoptions, hospice social work and trauma therapy. I have additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR - certification in process), Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (only Ketamine Assisted Therapy provided at this time), Somatic Healing, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI).​