Sara Cortese

About Us

I believe everyone deserves a place to process the difficulties that life throws at us, and I’m here to meet you with warmth and support. I work with teens (16+), adults, and couples, and have advanced training in Emotionally-Focused Therapy. As a documentary filmmaker in my previous career, I believe in the power of the stories that we hold about ourselves; and as a therapist, I believe in the power of examining and rewriting those stories to make ourselves feel more whole, valued, and loved. , Whether I’m working with individuals or couples, I’m passionate about supporting clients who want to feel less stuck in old cycles and create meaningful connections with others. I love working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, childhood trauma, relationship or family distress, and identity exploration. , Some of my specialty areas with couples include healing from infidelity, co-parenting difficulties, and communication struggles. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and inclusive of all your identities. I’m proudly LGBTQ+ affirming, and open to all relationship constellations, including consensually non-monogamous and polyamorous couples.