Sara Burchfiel, LMFT

Sara Burchfiel, LMFTSara Burchfiel, LMFTSara Burchfiel, LMFT

Sara Burchfiel, LMFT

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Sara Burchfiel, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Eating Disorder Specialist, Newport Beach, C

A Little About Me.

Hi, I’m Sara. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Eating Disorder Specialist, and for over 15 years I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people through some of the most vulnerable and pivotal seasons of their lives. I’m committed to creating an inclusive, affirming space where your lived experience is respected and honored. I hold in mind that every story unfolds within a unique set of identities, relationships, and circumstances — and I approach that with care.


From my own experience and the stories people share with me, I know how layered life can be. There are seasons of deep loss and seasons of joy, stretches of routine that feel numbing, and chaotic times that are hard to slow down. Sometimes we find ourselves acting in ways that don’t align with who we want to be—doing whatever we can to cope, manage emotional pain, or simply get through the day when we feel disconnected from ourselves.


I’ve also witnessed how powerful therapy can be. When there is space to slow down, feel supported, and make sense of what’s happening inside, healing and reconnection begin.


I think of therapy as a place to pause within the complexity—to hold both the pain and the possibility—and rediscover a steadier, truer connection to yourself. At the heart of my work is a deep trust in your innate capacity to grow, heal, and come home to yourself.


Outside the therapy room, you’ll often find me curled up with a good book and cup of tea. I love ice cream, animals, and a good laugh, and you might also find me happily nerding out in a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Nature grounds me, and I’m endlessly curious—drawn both to the resilience of the human spirit and the quiet wisdom of the natural world.

My Approach to Therapy
Stack of books related to Depth Therapy and Eating Disorder Treatment. Body Image Therapy.

Specialized Training

I’m continually inspired by learning that deepens my understanding of the human experience. Some recent trainings that have enriched my work include:

  • Bodies on the Edge: De/Constructing the Ideal
  • Contemporary Analytical Psychology and Neo-Jungian Studies
  • Below the Neck: Body as Path to Personal Growth & Transformation
  • Growing Older: A Process of Deepening
  • Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy: Attachment-based Interventions to Treat Trauma, Anxiety and Depression
  • The Soul In Anguish: A Depth Psychological Approach to Suffering
  • Self Leads the Way: Using IFS Therapy Interventions for Treating Binge Eating Disorder, Complex Trauma, and Body Shame
  • Addiction, Trauma, and the Brain 
  • Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders
  • Eating Disorders & Neurodivergence Intersection 
  • Affirming Practices: ADHD & Autism
  • Jungian Oriented Psychotherapy, San Francisco Jungian Institute

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