Donovan Individual and Family Counseling Services, Inc.

02/21/2026

Meet Sarah, Associate Clinical Social Worker License #134266
Sarah is a compassionate Associate Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping children, teens, adults, and families across California heal from trauma, manage anxiety, and overcome depression. She understands how overwhelming it can feel to carry emotional pain alone—and she offers a safe, supportive space where clients can begin to feel understood, grounded, and empowered.
Sarah specializes in working with individuals navigating trauma-related stress, persistent worry, low mood, and life transitions. Using evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, build practical coping skills, and develop healthier ways of responding to difficult emotions.
Her approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and strengths-based. Sarah moves at a pace that feels safe for each client, focusing on building resilience, restoring confidence, and creating meaningful, lasting change. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety that won’t quiet down, depression that feels heavy and isolating, or past experiences that continue to impact your present, Sarah is committed to helping you move toward healing with clarity and hope.
Therapy with Sarah is more than symptom management—it’s about rediscovering your strength and building a life that feels balanced, connected, and fulfilling.
She is supervised by Scott Donovan, LMFT 101211
She will take Cash pay and IEHP.

kaitlyn@scottdonovanlmft.com

02/19/2026

www.scottdonovanlmft.com We have hired an associate social worker if you would like to start services.

02/17/2026

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02/14/2026

What chapter are you in, in your life?

Autobiography in Five Short Chapters

I.
I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I fall in. I am lost. I am helpless.
It isn't my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.

II.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I still don't see it. I fall in again.
I can't believe I am in the same place.
It isn't my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.

III.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it there, I still fall in.
It's habit. It's my fault. I know where I am.
I get out immediately.

IV.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.

V.
I walk down a different street.

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02/10/2026

Great article, and if you want to work on your dissociation, reach out. www.scottdonovanlmft.com,

ℹ️🌿 THE STRANGE WORLD OF DISSOCIATION |

Dissociation runs on a continuum from road hypnosis, daydreaming and losing yourself in a good book to Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and then to the extreme of Dissociative Identity Disorder.

The experience is normal when you are lost in something you enjoy or bored on a long drive and suddenly arrive at your destination with no idea how you got there. The mind, emotions, and body are not in the same place at the same time. In trauma, it can be the “freeze” in fight, flight, freeze.

It is normal for children to dissociate and when faced with severe trauma they have to escape somehow, so they go away mentally and emotionally to protect themselves.

Link to the article in the comments⬇️

02/09/2026

I have two openings for clients who want to work on their trauma, anxiety, and/or depression through the use of EMDR. If you know of anyone looking to do some deep trauma work, let them know about this opportunity. They can reach out to kaitlyn@scottdonovanlmft.com. These spots usually fill fairly quick.
In California and Texas, cash pay, IEHP, and Lyra are accepted.

Discover a path to healing with Donovan Individual and Family Counseling Services, Inc. Treating trauma, depression, and anxiety. Your well-being is our priority.

02/04/2026

📣 We’re Hiring! Welcome Our New Associate Social Worker 📣

We’re excited to share that our practice is growing! We now have an Associate Social Worker joining us as a new therapist. She will be under the supervision of Scott Donovan, LMFT License # 101211

✨ Current availability & details:
• Online sessions only (telehealth) throughout California
• Late afternoon & early evening appointments
• Works with adults, children, and teenagers
• Accepts IEHP and cash pay

If you or someone you know is looking for therapy support, please feel free to share this post with others who may benefit 💙

👉 To find out more or get started, please fill out the contact form here:
https://www.scottdonovanmarriagefamilytherapy.com/contact

We look forward to connecting!

Contact me 760-981-5370 Scott@scottdonovanlmft.com scottdonovanlmft.com

02/03/2026

Childhood wounds often shape how we connect as adults — and that’s okay to acknowledge. In this post I explain how early trauma can influence attachment styles (anxious, avoidant, disorganized) and show practical, evidence-based steps toward healing: seeking trauma-informed therapy, practicing self-compassion, learning emotional regulation skills, and building safer relationships.

If you or a loved one are navigating the effects of childhood trauma, Donovan Individual and Family Counseling Services, Inc. specializes in trauma, depression, and anxiety using EMDR, CBT, and attachment-based approaches — and we can help you find accessible care options and insurance guidance. Taking the first step is courageous; you don’t have to walk it alone. 💚

Read more and find resources: https://wix.to/SUDYFH1

What’s one small step toward safety or connection you can try this week? Share below — I’ll read and respond.

Childhood experiences shape who we become. When those experiences include trauma, the impact can ripple through our lives in ways we might not immediately recognize. I want to share with you how childhood trauma can affect attachment styles and how it often influences trauma responses in adulthood.....

01/25/2026

✨ Exciting News! ✨
We’re welcoming a new associate to our practice next month!

She’ll be offering cash-pay therapy services, primarily through telehealth, with limited in-person availability. In addition to individual work, she’s preparing to launch several group therapy offerings and brings extensive experience leading groups for children, teens, and adults.

If you—or someone you know—might be interested in group therapy, we’d love to hear from you! Please complete the form linked below to express interest. Group therapy can be a powerful option on its own or a meaningful complement to individual therapy.

📣 Feel free to share this post with anyone who may benefit.
Thank you for helping us spread the word! www.scottdonovanlmft.com

Group therapy

01/18/2026

Accepting new clients in California and Texas. In Person in Apple Valley, CA.

Scott Donovan, Marriage & Family Therapist, Apple Valley, CA, 92307, (760) 840-2128, I am now accepting IEHP!!! Accepting new patients. My name is Scott Donovan, I graduated from Brandman University with a Masters in Marriage Family Therapy. I have been in the field for over 15 years. I have worked....

01/07/2026

This is what EMDR is like. www.scottdonovanlmft.com