Sara A. Herrera

 LMSW

Sara earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the Columbia University School of Social Work in 2020 and has since specialized as a relational and attachment-based therapist. She is dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and intimate partners to navigate the complex challenges of their sexual and intimate lives, whether in the aftermath of relationship crises or with long-standing issues.

Sara views individuals and relationships through a socio-cultural lens, recognizing the impact of societal legacies, lived reality, and personal history on sexual and relational health. Passionate about supporting diverse and marginalized individuals in their journeys toward deeper intimacy and fulfillment, she facilitates a therapeutic space that is explicitly anti-racist and LGBTQ+ and kink/poly-affirming.

Sara's style is person-centered, compassionate, interactive, and collaborative. Grounded in relational and existential frameworks, in addition to addressing problems related to sexual desire, function, and behavior, she partners with her clients to explore questions of freedom, responsibility, self-worth, authenticity, and vitality in their sexual choices and intimate relationships. Clients working with Sara can expect to feel seen, valued, and empowered as they heal emotional wounds, strengthen relational bonds, and strive to live authentically in their sexuality and intimate relationships.

Sara is an Elders Scholar in the Sex Therapy Program at ICP, completing certification as a sex therapist with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).

Sara has training in emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) with couples and individuals.

Sara had advanced training in relational family therapy through the Ackerman Institute for the Family.