mindfulSF is dedicated to supporting people with living full and meaningful lives. We provide science driven mental health services and corporate wellness trainings. All of our services are grounded in collaboration, curiosity, cultural humility, and compassion.

Diversity, inclusion, and equality are fundamental values of our staff. We also have a special commitment to working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Sarah Carr, LMFT (she/her)

Founder/CLINICAL director

Sarah specializes in helping teens and adults navigate OCD, anxiety disorders (social, generalized, phobias, panic), depression, work stress, and body-focused repetitive behaviors. She is trained in evidence-based treatments that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Sarah has attended over a dozen multi-day residential mindfulness retreats and is a Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher. Sarah also has extensive training in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and has completed the Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Intensive through the Ketamine Training Center and IFS Institute. She is also currently enrolled in a 9-month intensive training program in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy at UC Berkeley.

Sarah is passionate about supporting people with moving towards their goals by helping them to connect to what is most meaningful in their lives. She is committed to working with LGBTQ+ folx and people of diverse intersectional identities. Compassion, humor, curiosity, and cultural humility are foundational components of Sarah’s approach to helping others.

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Karla Wood, ASW (she/her)

Staff Associate Clinical Social Worker

Karla has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and is a registered Associate Clinical Social Worker with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Karla works with teens and adults navigating life transitions, trauma, anxiety and depression. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Trauma Informed Care. Prior to joining mindfulSF, Karla worked as a community-based  clinician serving children and families who have been impacted by the child welfare system. Karla is passionate about improving the well-being and outcomes of marginalized and underserved populations, and committed to advancing social justice and equity in her work. Karla receives ongoing training and supervision from Sarah Carr, LMFT (104418) in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion.

Karla holds a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients to identify their needs and act in alignment with their values. She is committed to partnering with her clients to gain insight and connection, communicate with clarity and strength, practice self-compassion, and feel better as they progress towards their goals.

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Jennifer Re, LMFT (she/her)

Staff Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Jennifer supports teens, adults, parents, couples and families with navigating challenges across developmental stages. She is experienced in treating anxiety, phobias, OCD, body-focused repetitive behaviors, depression, burnout and trauma, as well as mild eating disorders and substance use disorders. Jennifer is especially committed to supporting Autistic people and their families with thriving and building satisfying relationships. Jennifer has lived experience with neurodivergence, and has trained and researched to deeply understand different neurotypes, allowing her to offer care that is affirming and informed. Jennifer is trained in evidence-based practices that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Prolonged Exposure, Multidimensional Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Therapy, and Comprehensive Behavior therapy for body-focused repetitive behaviors. With couples, Jennifer uses an eclectic approach informed by training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level I and II. In addition to working with clients, Jennifer has several years of experience as a certified therapist trainer in Multidimensional Family Therapy, and as a clinical supervisor. Jennifer’s first career was as a special education teacher and inclusion facilitator.

Jennifer’s approach is soulful, courageous, and humble. Jennifer works closely with each person or group’s learning and communication style to make sure that therapy is collaborative, accessible and responsive. Jennifer helps clients deeply accept their full selves, while compassionately challenging the beliefs and habits that no longer serve them. She helps clients build clarity and courage around living their best lives.

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