Citta Psychotherapy

Specialties

I am a psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher.

Posting a review of my services is your right and it is entirely up to you to decide whether you wish to write a review. But I gently discourage people I work with in my therapy practice from posting reviews of my practice for the reasons below. If you would like to see reviews from my colleagues or class participants, please see my website.

1. It is unethical for me to solicit testimonials from my clients.

Since you may decide to return to therapy with me at a later date, I do not request testimonials from people who have ended therapy with me.

2. Unlike other business owners who may respond to their Yelp reviews, as a counselor, I must provide confidentiality to my clients. This means I am restricted from responding in any way that acknowledges whether someone has been my client. Thus, I do not intend to respond to any reviews.

History

Established in 2012.

3. I hope that if we work together, we can discuss your feelings about our work directly and in person. This may not always feel comfortable, but the discussion of positive and negative reactions to our process can be an important part of your therapy. If it is simply a matter of poor fit, I’m always happy to help you find a therapist who is a better match.

4. If you still choose to write something about my practice on Yelp, remember that this is a public forum and you may be sharing personally revealing information with a wide range of readers. To preserve your privacy, consider using a pseudonym that is not linked to your regular email address or friend networks.

5. If you believe that I (or any licensed mental health professional) has done something harmful, you can contact your state licensing board and make a formal complaint. This can help protect other consumers of therapy services. Be aware that details of your therapy may come up if there is a formal investigation.

Meet the Business Owner

Sara B.

Business Owner

My work is primarily Mindfulness Based, which research shows to be an effective way to relieve symptoms related to a wide variety of mental health issues. I have a BA in Buddhist and Western Psychology and an MA in Applied Psychology. I have been working as a therapist since 2008 and have worked with a wide variety of clients. I specialize in working with people who are very hard on themselves, feel overwhelmed by life, and who may struggle to have relationships that feel good. Therapy should not be something we are ashamed of; if you are not happy, why not talk to someone who can help you feel better? We don’t feel any shame about taking our cars to a mechanic when something isn’t working. We should allow ourselves the same importance — if something isn’t working right, make an appointment for yourself. You’ll be glad you did.