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. Sarah also holds a Certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy from 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, LCSW (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Karla has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. 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 consultation 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)

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.

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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Ari Lyon, PhD (she/they)

clinical psychologist

Ari enjoys working with teens and young adults, as well as adults of all ages. She has experience treating a wide variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, OCD, depression, and difficulties with emotion regulation.

Ari has a wide variety of clinical experience working in outpatient mental health clinics and college counseling centers with teenage, young adult, and adult clients. She is particularly passionate about supporting people navigating their sexuality or gender identity, and people who have experienced sexual trauma.

Ari identifies as a queer person of color, and loves being able to give back to their communities. Ari is trained in evidence-based practices that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). 

Ari’s approach to therapy is rooted in the idea that clients already have all of the tools they need to be happy and successful, and a therapist’s job is to help the client find them. Ari strives to create a respectful, warm space in sessions to allow clients to explore parts of themselves they may have felt shamed into hiding. Ari believes that self-compassion is the guide to both full acceptance of oneself and needed change. 

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Aaron Hostetler (he/they)

Associate marriage and family therapist

Aaron is experienced in treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, substance abuse, and issues related to sexual and gender identity. Aaron has lived experience as a queer mental health practitioner and is committed to seeing the LGBTQ+ community thrive. They support teens and adults using an integrative and collaborative approach.  Aaron is trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and appreciates working with clients struggling with OCD and anxiety related issues. 

Aaron’s training in Somatic (body-mind) Psychotherapy allows them to guide clients through the process of exploring thoughts and emotions on a visceral level, helping to gain clarity and insight from the wisdom of the body. Rooted in a relational, experiential, non-hierarchical, and trauma-informed approach, they partner with clients to support with  building resources such as self-compassion, mindfulness, and gratitude. Aaron is passionate about supporting clients on their path towards growth and wellness. 

Prior to coming to mindfulSF, Aaron spent many years devoted to the community working in HIV prevention and care research. They have a commitment to social justice and reducing stigma in marginalized communities. This dedication translates into the empathetic, non-judgmental space they create for clients in therapy. Aaron 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.

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