Sarah Ruggera, LMFT - San Diego, California

Jacqueline H

I waited over a month to write this review to see if our session really made as much of a difference as I thought it did and… WOW… my bf and I were on the verge of breaking up. We had the initial 3 hour visit with Sarah and she gave us great tools but I honestly thought it was too late… we have been using all of the tools she gave us and it’s like a whole new relationship. I feel understood, loved and supported and my bf is surprised that my behavior has changed. I used to be sarcastic and disrespectful. Now, even when we argue, we don’t hurt each other like we used to and conflicts actually get resolved leaving us closer than before. If you are hesitant about the price, just do it - it’s definitely worth it.

Sally A

I have been seeing Sarah on and off for the past two years and recently, on a more regular basis. Sarah is always willing to work with you and around your schedule and provides honest and genuine feedback.
I have seen a handful of other therapists in San Diego but none have given me practical tips and exercises to work on in between sessions as Sarah has. She has helped me with a number of situations I have found difficult to sort out on my own, with patience and compassion. She is easy to open up to and helps you work through your own thoughts in a kind and non-judgmental way. Her advice is helping me gain a better understanding of myself my behaviors. Teamed with practical tips on how to change these behaviors I am becoming a more solid and confident person. I would highly recommend Sarah if you are looking to improve yourself and/or your relationships.

Andrew Bisesi

Working with Sarah for the past 4 months has been a life-changing experience. I am very appreciative of her approach and tact during every interaction. Her methodology is personable, empathetic, and helpful in framing up my experience in new ways to better understand my situation and what behaviors I need to focus on developing. I am excited to continue my work with Sarah!

jeffrey king

I have worked with Sarah on and off for the past 8 years dealing with my marriage and post marriage. Sarah has been able to help me navigate my thoughts and feelings throughout the various stages of my married and unmarried life. Above all, Sarah is an effective communicator who gives you tangible tasks to do to help you improve and to ulitimately help you grow in multiple phases of your life.

I would definitely recommend Sarah if you are struggling to find your purpose or identify in your marriage. She is a great listerner and is truly cares for each client she has.

Paz Rillo

Sarah was very helpful in giving my husband and I effective tools to communicate and put strategies in place to mange conflict. We initially sought counseling several years ago and continue to receive on a maintenance basis. Sarah helped us identify what we wanted in our relationship. She says it's important to state what you need from one another. We are still doing well. Again, I highly recommend Sarah for Marriage Counseling as she is direct and gives you what you need to move forward. She is an excellent couples counselor and I highly recommend her services.

Phonesouriya Phabmixay

If you are looking into couples counseling, you want the best. When I was looking for the right counselor to help me mend things in my relationship, I was shocked by all of Sarah's 5-star reviews. So I chose her. I was hoping doing this would help me get my girl back. After our first session, I realized Sarah is not here to make your wish come true just because you pay her. She is here to help you figure out the deep-rooted issues in your relationship and how to work through it (if you choose to stay together.) My goal going in was to win her back but after our first session, my goal was to figure things out and make her happy whether it was with me or not in the end. After several sessions, including one-on-ones, she decided to give me a chance. This would not have happened without Sarah's guidance. I am now a better person and boyfriend in a much better relationship. If you are looking for a couples counselor, you want Sarah.

Karen W

I was lost and angry after learning of my husband's multiple infidelities over our 35 years of marriage. My whole world was turned upside down and didn't know if our relationship could survive. After doing a lot of research, I found Sarah and had my husband schedule an appointment for a three hour intensive session. Sarah gave us honest and heartfelt feedback. She also gave us examples and drew from her personal experiences which really helped us relate to the information she was sharing. The session brought us to a deeper understanding of motives for the past affairs and she gave us tools to hopefully prevent this from happening in the future. We are both extremely hopeful that not only will our decades long marriage survive, but may become better than ever. Thanks, Sarah, from the bottom of our hearts.

Jes RB

Sarah was the greatest asset during the most difficult time. She provided the tools I needed, and the continued guidance and support. Her unbiased approach allowed for unclouded communication. Ultimately it is up to you and your partner to do the work. What you put in to the process, you will get out of it and I will be forever appreciative to Sarah and all of her knowledge and expertise.