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Compassionate therapy to support you through life's struggles

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Successful therapy depends on the therapist's ability to connect with the client, understand their goals, adapt to their needs, and cultivate a safe, secure space in which to foster emotional awareness and personal growth. I strive to tailor every aspect of my integrative therapeutic approach to provide the individual, couple, or family with an experience that fully embraces these principles.
 

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I embrace a multilingual as well as multicultural therapeutic space and I am deeply passionate about empowering individuals. While I am here to guide you through the process, this is your process, and I want to aid you in finding your strengths so that you can be in charge of your journey.
 

Starting therapy can be intimidating and overwhelming. Please call me for an initial phone consultation where we can discuss any concerns or questions you might have, as well as assess client-therapist fit. I am offering tele-video sessions during this time. I am looking forward to hearing from you and being part of your journey.

Sara Riesner, MA, LPC
 

Languages: English, Spanish, Catalan 

Qualifications
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Aditi Patidar,
Graduate Intern

Languages: English, Hindi

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Therapy is most effective when it takes place in a space where clients feel safe, seen, and heard. As a graduate intern at Multicultural Therapy, I strive to create a welcoming, culturally affirming environment where you can explore what matters most to you, at your own pace and in your own

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I enjoy working with adults, adolescents, and children navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, identity questions, and life transitions. I am especially interested in supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own life.

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I offer tele-video sessions at a low sliding scale based on financial need. If you’d like to learn more or explore whether we’re a good fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Areas of Specialty

  • Neurodivergent Support Affirming therapy for individuals navigating life with neurodivergence such as ADHD or autism. Focused on building practical tools, strengthening self-understanding, and supporting each client’s unique way of engaging with the world.

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  • Trauma-Informed Care: Offering specialized support for healing from trauma, including complex trauma, dissociation, and PTSD. Utilizing evidence-based practices such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to foster recovery and resilience.

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  • Anxiety and Mood Disorders: Helping clients manage and reduce symptoms of anxiety and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, promoting emotional well-being and stability.

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  • Phobias and OCD: Providing effective treatment for phobias and OCD using evidence-based modalities such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), focused on reducing symptoms, improving daily functioning, and supporting long-term progress.

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  • Relationship Counseling: Assisting individuals and couples in navigating relationship challenges, improving communication, and fostering connection and intimacy through the use of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an attachment-based approach grounded in emotional safety and connection.

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  • Stress Management: Offering support to identify sources of stress, understand emotional responses, and develop strategies that feel realistic and effective. Incorporating grounding techniques, emotional regulation skills, and a focus on building long-term resilience.

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  • Grief and Loss Counseling: Supporting individuals through the process of grieving, helping them find meaning, comfort, and healing after loss. Utilizing approaches such as grief counseling and narrative therapy.

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  • Parent Coaching: Supporting parents in understanding their child’s emotional needs, strengthening connection, and responding with intention rather than reactivity. Drawing from attachment-based and trauma-informed approaches to help families navigate challenges with compassion, clarity, and confidence.

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  • Immigration Evaluations: Conducting thorough assessments and providing evaluations for immigration cases, focusing on hardship waivers and cancellation of removal evaluations.

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  • Life Transitions: Guiding clients through significant life changes such as career shifts, relocations, and personal transformations. Helping clients process the emotional impact of these transitions, adjust to shifting roles or identities, and find stability during times of uncertainty.

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  • Support for Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harm, and Suicidal Behaviors: Offering compassionate and comprehensive care for individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and suicidal behaviors, focusing on safety, stabilization, and ongoing support.​

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  • CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia): Providing structured, evidence-based therapy to address insomnia and improve sleep quality. Utilizing cognitive and behavioral strategies to help clients develop healthier sleep habits and manage sleep-related thoughts and behaviors.

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We provide services for children, teenagers, and adults. We pride ourselves on offering a safe, welcoming space in which you can explore, process, and grow. Our areas of specialty are:

 

  • Anxiety and mood disorders (i.e., depression)

  • Phobias and OCD

  • Neurodivergent populations (ADHD and Autism)

  • Adjustment disorders, stress management, and life transitions.

  • Trauma, grief, and divorce

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We offer a broad range of support for parents at various stages of their journey, from transitioning into parenthood, to understanding and coping with a temperament mismatch between parent and child, to the inevitable changes and transitions brought on by adolescence. 

At Multicultural Therapy, we strive to help you understand your child's experiences and to recognize the role you play in your child's struggles so that you and your child can nurture and enjoy a stronger bond with one another.

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During our time together you and your partner will develop a broader perspective with an emphasis on learning how to listen to each other's needs as well as honoring your needs as individuals. Our goal is to aid you in understanding what triggers and dynamics are at play in your relationship and to foster healthy communication. We want you to leave with an effective set of tools and techniques, empowering you to overcome any new challenges that might arise post therapy.

Services
Immigration Evaluations

Immigration Evaluations

Welcome to our Immigration Evaluation section. We provide Clinical Evaluations, including evaluation for Extreme Hardship Waivers and Cancelation of Removal. We provide services in English and Spanish, and we work with adults as well as children.

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Immigration Reports

An Immigration Evaluation is a report prepared by a qualified clinician following a comprehensive assessment. This report serves as a valuable resource for your immigration attorney to support your case. We understand the challenges and hardships that come with the immigration process. We conduct thorough evaluations so you can provide the necessary documentation for your case. We are committed to helping you build a strong foundation for your immigration journey.

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Extreme Hardship Waivers

At Multicultural Therapy we believe families belong together. Extreme Hardship Evaluations can help strengthen your immigration case. We will carefully evaluate your circumstances and provide a comprehensive report highlighting the hardships that separation or relocation would bring upon you. We will work closely with you to ensure that your story is effectively communicated.

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Cancelation of Removal

Our Cancelation of Removal service is designed to assist individuals who are facing deportation proceedings. We understand the fear and uncertainty that comes with the possibility of being separated from your loved ones. We will work with you to ensure your whole story is told, and you can present a strong case for cancelation of removal. 

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     Groups

  • Grief and Loss Support Group

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       August 2024

         Wednesday 6:30 - 8pm

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  • Confident Parenting Group

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       September 2024

         Fridays 6 - 7:30pm

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  Workshops

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  • Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution

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       October 12h, 2024
       9am to 1pm

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  • Practical Skills for Managing ADHD

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      November 16th, 2024

        9am to 1pm 

        

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Groups
workshop registration
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Location and Fees
 

Location

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Multicultural Therapy is mostly virtual with limited in person availability. Multicultural Therapy is located in Texas.

 

 

Fees

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Sara Riesner, MA, LPC
Standard rate: $160 per session
Sliding scale available: $130 per session
 

Aditi Patidar, Graduate Intern
Standard rate: $100 per session
Sliding scale available: $50 per session
 

We understand that finances can be a barrier to accessing therapy. Providing quality care is our priority, and we will always do our best to work with you. If you need a lower rate than what’s listed, please don’t hesitate to reach out, we'll happy to discuss options.

 

 

   

 Call for a free 15 minute consultation. 

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© 2022 by Sara Riesner, MA, LPC

Photography by Marcelo Rosales

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