Marriage & Family Therapy – Sara Miller LMFT
Scotts Valley, California is home to the private practice of Sara Miller, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 79602) offering individual therapy services for adults and minors. The practice is oriented toward personal growth and mental health support, with therapeutic approaches adapted to the specific goals and circumstances of each client.
Miller’s clinical work draws on multiple evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), art therapy, and mindfulness practices. These are applied in varying combinations depending on client needs rather than as a fixed protocol, reflecting the practice’s individually tailored treatment philosophy.
The practice serves both adult and minor clients. For clients under 18, an intake process involves separate sessions with the parent or guardian and the minor, allowing the therapist to establish a comprehensive understanding of the situation and create a safe environment for all parties before individual sessions begin.
Sessions follow a structured progression. The initial phase consists of assessment sessions aimed at understanding the client’s history and clarifying treatment goals. The active phase addresses the client’s identified needs through focused therapeutic work. Ongoing weekly sessions are recommended, particularly during the first several months of treatment, to support meaningful and sustained progress.
An online client portal is available for existing clients, and the site references a dedicated page for session fees and insurance or payment information, though those details are not specified in the main site content. Appointment scheduling is available through the practice website.
Miller’s stated approach emphasizes understanding the thoughts and emotions underlying a client’s experiences and identifying personal strengths and resilience as part of the therapeutic process. The practice photo on the site features Miller with a therapy dog named Libby, though animal-assisted therapy is not explicitly listed as a formal service offering.