Sara Dorman

Clinical perspective rooted in attachment theory, family systems, and the belief that healing occurs through meaningful connection and relational understanding. Relational and attachment-focused therapist with experience providing individual, couple, family, and child/adolescent therapy in a community counseling setting. Grounded in family systems and attachment theory, I help clients better understand themselves and their relationships, strengthen emotional connection, and navigate life transitions through a collaborative and strengths-based approach.

MFT TRAINEE at CLU Counseling & Psychological Services (2025-08 – Present)

• Provided individual, couple, family, and child/adolescent psychotherapy under supervision.
• Utilized attachment-based, systemic, ACT, EFT, CBT, Narrative, Solution-Focused, and trauma-informed interventions.
• Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, progress documentation, and risk assessments.
• Provided psychotherapy services through both telehealth and in-person modalities while maintaining client engagement, therapeutic rapport, and ethical standards.
• Collaborated with supervisors regarding case conceptualization and treatment planning.
• Supported clients experiencing anxiety, depression, family conflict, relationship concerns, identity development, emotional regulation difficulties, and life transitions.

Customer Service Representative at Cepac (2021 – Present)

• Manage customer and distributor communications in a fast-paced environment.
• Resolve customer concerns and inquiries while maintaining professionalism and positive working relationships.
• Prioritize multiple responsibilities simultaneously while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Shift Supervisor at Starbucks (2019 – 2021)

• Led daily operations and team coordination, and trained new employees while managing customer concerns.
• Fostered a supportive and collaborative team environment through effective communication and leadership.
• Responded to operational challenges and customer issues with professionalism, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.

Paralegal at Hall & Lim (2010 – 2018)

• Maintained confidentiality while supporting clients through sensitive situations.
• Prepared and organized legal documents, court filings, and case materials while ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
• Coordinated communication between attorneys, clients, and court personnel while managing multiple cases and competing priorities.

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology - Marriage & Family Therapy Emphasis – California Lutheran University (2024-26) Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – California State University, Northridge (2024-25) Bachelor of Arts in Sociology – California State University, Northridge (2024-25) Minor in Child & Adolescent Development – California State University, Northridge (2024-25)