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Sarah Palakawong

AMFT, APCC Grounded Connections Counseling, Inc.
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available next week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Couples Counseling,
In network with Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare

Introduction

Our journey through therapy starts with getting to know you, such as your family background, your cultural background, and your values. We will acknowledge both your strengths and your challenges in life, pinpointing the experiences you would like to process during our time together. From there, we will collaborate on short-term and long-term goals; this will be a working list, depending on where you feel you are on your journey. Always feel free to communicate to me what is working or not for you or what has changed and we can adjust and accommodate. Along the way to reaching your goals, I will introduce techniques and therapeutic tools for you to try out; I will guide your self-reflections and self-discoveries; and, I will reassure you through our collaboration and process. ​ While I look forward to working with any and all clients, I connect best with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals who are having a hard time with fortifying their identities, family dynamic issues, and struggling with phases of life problems (becoming independent adults, moving away from home, etc.). Through lived-in experience, I relate to Southeast Asian-American, queer identities; geo-socially, I grew up in a Latinx-majority community. I have experience with Complex PTSD and childhood traumatic experiences. ​ Top Challenges I Work Best With: - Asian Identified Minority Stress & Issues - Relationship Support - PTSD/Trauma Recovery - Anxiety - Life Transitions - LGBTQI Affirmative Support

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Asian American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • AMFT #163247 (CA)
  • APCC #22658 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Trans & Non-Binary
  • LGBTQIA+

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • Thai
  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Sarah Palakawong accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Free 15 Minutes Consultation $0
  • Individual Therapy $200
  • Relationship Therapy $250

Locations

Fountain Valley Office
17155 Newhope St, Suite F
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-4231
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FAQ

Is Sarah Palakawong accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Sarah Palakawong is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Sarah Palakawong also offers a free consultation.
Does Sarah Palakawong offer telehealth appointments? Sarah Palakawong does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Sarah Palakawong specialize in? Sarah Palakawong specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, Open Relationships/Polyamory, Relationship Issues, and Trauma.
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