Dr. Sarah Villarreal, Psy.D
Dr. Sarah Villarreal (PSY #20291) is a licensed psychologist with over twelve years of experience. Her non-judgmental approach to therapy includes interpersonal theory, life-coaching and cognitive behavioral techniques. Dr. Villarreal uses an interactive style in exploring emotional and behavioral patterns to understand help change unhealthy behaviors and patterns.
Dr. Sarah Villarreal has two areas of specialty:
1) Children & Adolescents and 2) Women.
With children and adolescents, Dr. Villarreal uses cognitive behavioral and interpersonal theory approaches. These styles of therapy are both researched and proven to be effective. A constant primary therapy goal is always to help your child realize and live up to their potential. Other goals of therapy include increasing self-awareness, confidence, sense of self and coping skills. Dr. Villarreal specializes in helping individuals with Self-Esteem Issues, Anxiety , Depression, Attentional Problems (ADD/ADHD) and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Asperger’s Syndrome). Dr. Villarreal is the Co-Founder of Bay Area Therapists Specializing in Adolescents (BATSA).
Dr. Sarah Villarreal has over twelve years of experience working with women. She provides individual therapy using interpersonal theory and life-coaching style cognitive behavioral therapy. These approaches are solution focused, but also process oriented and lead to an understanding of why the behaviors and patterns developed. Through a compassionate, interactive and non-judgmental approach, Dr. Villarreal will work with you to help you actualize your potential and fulfill life goals. She works with women on Parenting Issues, Relationship Issues, Depression, and Anxiety. She values identifying interpersonal patterns to increase self-awareness and help create the changes that you want in your life.
Dr. Villarreal is the founder of three successful businesses and is currently writing a self-help book for women.
Dr. Villarreal earned her doctoral degree in psychology from John F. Kennedy University, which is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). She can be reached by calling our San Francisco location (415) 887-7650 or our Palo Alto Location (650) 268-9787, Ext. 2, or emailing Sarah@entelechywellness.com.
Testimonials
"Thank you for helping me feel comfortable in my own skin...you made me realize that I have spent years repeating the same, unhealthy patterns. I finally have the relationship I've always wanted and I feel energized and positive about life".
"Thank you for helping my daughter live up to her true potential. I felt like I had lost the child that I knew her to be and now she is more than I dreamed possible...The light in her eyes is back!".
"Thank you for helping me to understand that I could handle dealing with the issues that I have been trying to avoid for so long. I trust myself now...".
"You actually made school a place my son loves going; something I never thought possible. Thank you!".
"Dr. Sarah, thank you for helping me to realize not only what I want, but that what I want is possible. I feel like I actually know who I am and I love what I see...".
