she/her
Sara Chavez-RupleyLCSW
High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
My goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and inclusive space where clients feel supported as they begin their healing journey. I work collaboratively to help clients identify strengths, build insight, and develop skills for lasting growth. I have experience supporting individuals navigating acute and chronic health conditions, life transitions, relationship changes, pregnancy and postpartum experiences, grief, and career stress. Together, we'll create goals that reflect your values and foster resilience, confidence, self-awareness, and overall well-being.
About Sara
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Centivo, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Focus areas
Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students
Years of Experience
9+
Developing a consistent, trustworthy relationship together where you feel understood is always going to be my highest priority.
License number
#79806
Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
- Harm Reduction
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MSW - Social Work, California State University Sacramento
OSW-C (Oncology Social Worker Certification)
Interests
I enjoy reading, watching true crime, and hiking.
License details
Sara Chavez,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#79806 (exp February 2027)