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CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS 

CENTRAL COAST CHAPTER

Central Coast Therapists

To strengthen the Marriage & Family therapy
profession & better serve 
our Central Coast community.


Sara Powers

 

Member profile details

First name
Sara
Last name
Powers
Organization
Power of Play (Private Practice)
Member Picture
Office Phone
(805) 270-5805
State CAMFT #
10066686
 

License & Education

License Type
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Degree(s)
  • M.S.
Other Degree(s)
BA
 

Office Location(s)

City(s) office located
  • San Luis Obispo
Office Address
697 Higuera St., Suite H
Office City
San Luis Obispo
Office State
California
Office Zip
93401
 

Description

Short Description (199 characters max)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#153214) providing Child-Centered Play Therapy to children 3-13 to build emotional resilience, self-esteem, and stronger connections with their parents and family.
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I provide therapy for children ages 3 to 13 and their families using a developmentally informed, relationship based approach. My work is grounded in child centered play therapy, which allows children to express thoughts, emotions, and experiences through play, creativity, and connection rather than relying only on words. Through this process, children can build emotional regulation, increase confidence, strengthen problem solving skills, and work through challenges in a way that feels safe and natural.

I often support children experiencing anxiety, school related stress, behavioral challenges, social difficulties, life transitions, family changes, and big emotions that feel hard to manage. I also work with children who are struggling with self esteem, perfectionism, sibling conflict, and difficulty adjusting to changes at home or school. Sessions are paced to meet each child where they are, with a focus on building trust and fostering resilience over time.

My style is warm, supportive, and attuned. I believe that children grow and heal within safe relationships, and I strive to create a space where each child feels accepted and understood. I tailor therapy to the unique strengths and needs of every family, with the goal of helping children move from overwhelm to greater calm, flexibility, and emotional growth.
 

Fees

Sliding Scale
No
Fee (range)
150.00 per 50 minute play therapy session (Parent consultations are no charge and included in treatment)
Credit Cards Accepted
Yes
 

Areas of Emphasis

Emphasis
  • - Other - Area of Emphasis
  • Children
  • Parenting
  • School Problems
  • Self-Esteem Issues
Other Emphasis
Child-Centered Play Therapy (Non-Directive Play Therapy)
 

Insurance Accepted

Insurance
  • - Will provide superbill for PPO insurance
 

Client Types

Clients
  • Children
 

Clinical Orientation

Orientation
  • Client Centered
  • Humanistic
Other Orientation
Child-Centered Play Therapy
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