Sara Timtim(She/Her/Hers)

My passion is helping women gain agency in their romantic relationships through a foundation of mental health. Treating conditions like PTSD and anxiety, as well as exploring root issues (eg childhood family experiences and early relationships) empowers people to make sound, thoughtful decisions when choosing partners and relationships. A chaotic, toxic relationship can seriously derail a woman's goals. In that light, what is often viewed as a frivolous concern ends up being anything but frivolous. I believe that laying a foundation of mental health arms you for healthy relationships, and opens the door to a life that's vibrant and emotionally fulfilling.

My therapy style is psychodynamic, meaning we work to understand elements of your unconscious that affect conscious life. Sometimes, it's helpful to uncover those unconscious things directly. Other times, it's too raw and overwhelming, so we supportively build up mental functioning until we can get to that point. I guide you through that process. In the meantime, we also use worksheets and techniques from DBT to help with coping with intense emotions and stress day-to-day.

I know that looking for a psychiatrist can be daunting, especially when you're already struggling. For that reason, I offer convenient direct booking on my website--no playing phone tag. You can see in advance whether my schedule works with yours, how soon I can see you, and how much it will cost. www . prerelationshipmd . com (remove the spaces)