Sara Johnson-Cardona

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

4 Endorsed

Saint Louis, MO 63117

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No matter how hard you try, you feel like you aren't good enough. You are trying so hard to figure out how to make everything fall into place, but you just can’t find the solution. You try to be everything to everyone, but there is a part of you that knows this really isn’t working. You are scared there might be something wrong with you. You are ready for relief; you just really want life to feel easier. Yet, you aren’t sure if that is possible, or how others would react if you did change. You learned this way of being because you had to.

As a Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, I am confident I can guide you to truly understand yourself, appreciate the parts of you that do their very best to protect you, and offer them a new way. A path forward where you heal the wounds underneath their protection, so they can take a much needed break, and are freed to share their gifts.

You can be the sturdy leader you always wanted and needed. Once you find this leader inside, your life will never be the same. You will have an ability to be with yourself through any difficulty and to make choices that serve all of who you are. It takes time. I know that you have what you need inside, and I know I can help guide you there.

Call or Email Sara Johnson-Cardona now for a free 15 minute consultation - (314) 526-0327

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Saint Louis, MO 63117

(314) 526-0327

I have weekend availability now for therapy clients. In November, I will have room to take on two more LMSW's looking for supervision.

$130 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

I would love to connect to see if I could be a good fit for you and your therapy goals.

Let's Connect (314) 526-0327

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Saint Louis, MO 63117

(314) 526-0327

I have weekend availability now for therapy clients. In November, I will have room to take on two more LMSW's looking for supervision.

$130 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

I would love to connect to see if I could be a good fit for you and your therapy goals.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $130
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Aetna
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna and Evernorth
Out of Network

I am happy to provide a super bill to submit for out of network benefits. I am currently in the process of getting paneled with Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri and KC. This process with complete between October 27th and October 31st, 2024."

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (314) 526-0327

Sara Johnson-Cardona

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (314) 526-0327

Sara Johnson-Cardona

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Missouri / 2016013945 Sara Johnson-Cardona
In Practice for 11 Years
Attended Washington University in St.Louis School of Social Work, MSW, Graduated 2013

I am bilingual in Spanish & English. I am an IFS Certified and experienced trauma therapist, and a program assistant for IFS-I for level 1 and 2 trainings. I am trained in EMDR and Sensorimotor psychotherapy. I provide LCSW supervision, and have a specialty in serving immigrants.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (314) 526-0327

Sara Johnson-Cardona

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (314) 526-0327

Sara Johnson-Cardona

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Bisexual
Chronic Illness
Codependency
Depression
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Infertility
Infidelity
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sleep or Insomnia
Testing and Evaluation
Women's Issues

I work with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, perfectionism, difficulty setting boundaries, parenting stresses, relationship difficulties, and/or past trauma. I feel honored to get to accompany people on their journey and watch their transformation.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (314) 526-0327

Sara Johnson-Cardona

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (314) 526-0327

Sara Johnson-Cardona

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

4 Endorsements

Susan DuBay

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Sara is warm and empathetic and this makes it incredibly easy to talk with her. Also her clinical skills seem effortless and lead to deep healing.

Sarah Stone

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, LICSW

Sara is a treasure! Her extensive training in IFS and heart-led presence help her clients achieve lasting transformation. I highly recommend working with her if you have the chance.

Leslie Farias Sanchez - Trauma Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Sara is an extremely calming, compassionate, and knowledgeable trauma therapist. Her training in EMDR and IFS is phenomenal for supporting her clients in understanding their traumatic experiences and being able to view themselves from a different lens.

Celine Noelle Reinoso

Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LMSW

Sara offers a unique companionship in her therapy practice. She helps her clients feel accompanied, confident, and hopeful. Her understanding of personhood is so compassionate and healing. She is an amazing person and a wonderful therapist!

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Family Systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Somatic
Trauma Focused

I use an internal family systems therapy lens, which holds the strong belief in the clients own capacity to heal, as well as deep compassion and respect for the behaviors and beliefs learned over time. I use this lens and incorporate EMDR and sensorimotor. You are the expert on you, and I have learned a lot about evidence based treatments, we will come together to develop a treatment plan.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (314) 526-0327

Sara Johnson-Cardona

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (314) 526-0327

Sara Johnson-Cardona

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Location

Primary Location

Saint Louis, MO 63117

(314) 526-0327

Email me

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Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Saint Louis

Zips

I have weekend availability now for therapy clients. In November, I will have room to take on two more LMSW's looking for supervision.

Call for a free consultation now - (314) 526-0327

Sara Johnson-Cardona

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I have weekend availability now for therapy clients. In November, I will have room to take on two more LMSW's looking for supervision.

Call for a free consultation now - (314) 526-0327

Sara Johnson-Cardona

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW