Sara Lappan, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Sara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Sara is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Sara
- 15 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
I work with individuals, couples, and families to help relationships heal. I seek to help individuals, couples, and families navigate a wide range of challenges pertaining to relationships. I have an interest in relational concerns around sexual dynamics as well as improving relational vulnerability and connection.
I have been working in the field of mental health for nearly 15 years. I have a masters in counseling psychology and a doctorate in couple and family therapy. I also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in health behavior.
I believe humans are relational beings and relationships play an important role in our everyday lives. When relationships get off track, it can be overwhelming. I work from both a contextual and systems perspective to honor how an individual's intersections of identity influence how they interact with and are received by the world.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Harm Reduction
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Licenses
Sara Lappan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861101966.
- LMFT · California · 133066 · Renews June 2026
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sara Lappan offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Sara Lappan works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Sara Lappan speak?
Sara Lappan speaks English.
How many years of experience does Sara Lappan have?
Sara Lappan has 15 years of experience.
Where is Sara Lappan licensed to practice?
Sara Lappan is licensed to practice in California.
Does Sara Lappan accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Sara Lappan does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Sara Lappan offer?
Sara Lappan offers clients Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Sara Lappan?
Sara Lappan can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Sara Lappan?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.