mindfulSF is dedicated to supporting people with living full and meaningful lives. We provide science driven mental health services and corporate wellness trainings. All of our services are grounded in collaboration, curiosity, cultural humility, and compassion.

Diversity, inclusion, and equality are fundamental values of our staff. We also have a special commitment to working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Sarah Carr, LMFT (she/her)

Founder/CLINICAL director

Sarah specializes in helping teens and adults navigate OCD, anxiety disorders (social, generalized, phobias, panic), depression, work stress, and body-focused repetitive behaviors. She is trained in evidence-based treatments that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC).

Sarah has attended over a dozen multi-day residential mindfulness retreats and is a Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher. Sarah also has extensive training in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and has completed the Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Intensive through the Ketamine Training Center and IFS Institute. Sarah also holds a Certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy from UC Berkeley.

Sarah is passionate about supporting people with moving towards their goals by helping them to connect to what is most meaningful in their lives. She is committed to working with LGBTQ+ folx and people of diverse intersectional identities. Compassion, humor, curiosity, and cultural humility are foundational components of Sarah’s approach to helping others.

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Karla Wood, LCSW (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Karla has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Karla works with teens and adults navigating life transitions, trauma, anxiety and depression. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Trauma Informed Care.

Prior to joining mindfulSF, Karla worked as a community-based  clinician serving children and families who have been impacted by the child welfare system. Karla is passionate about improving the well-being and outcomes of marginalized and underserved populations, and committed to advancing social justice and equity in her work. Karla receives ongoing training and consultation from Sarah Carr, LMFT (104418) in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion.

Karla holds a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients to identify their needs and act in alignment with their values. She is committed to partnering with her clients to gain insight and connection, communicate with clarity and strength, practice self-compassion, and feel better as they progress towards their goals.

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Diana specializes in collaborating with individuals and couples to navigate trauma, grief, anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD, and life transitions. She is trained in and weaves together mindfulness, parts work, and somatic (body-based) approaches to fully support her clients and their uniqueness in a non-judgemental and compassionate space. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Sex Therapy certificate from the California Institute of Integral Studies. 

Prior to coming to mindfulSF, Diana spent many years devoted to environmental protection and social justice in marginalized communities both locally in San Francisco and internationally in Honduras, Mexico, Fiji, and Indonesia. Diana receives ongoing training and supervision from Sarah Carr, LMFT (104418), in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion.

Diana is a pansexual, cis- and able-bodied female, entering her crone years. You will find her compassionate, curious, practical, and playful. She is dedicated to continuously learning about and addressing her biases and has experience working with individuals and couples with a wide range of backgrounds and identities. She is sex- and body-positive, trauma-aware, and affirming of all beings. 

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Aaron Hostetler, AMFT (he/they)

Associate marriage and family therapist

Aaron is experienced in treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, substance abuse, and issues related to sexual and gender identity. Aaron has lived experience as a queer mental health practitioner and is committed to seeing the LGBTQ+ community thrive. They support teens and adults using an integrative and collaborative approach.  Aaron is trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and appreciates working with clients struggling with OCD and anxiety related issues. 

Aaron’s training in Somatic (body-mind) Psychotherapy allows them to guide clients through the process of exploring thoughts and emotions on a visceral level, helping to gain clarity and insight from the wisdom of the body. Rooted in a relational, experiential, non-hierarchical, and trauma-informed approach, they partner with clients to support with  building resources such as self-compassion, mindfulness, and gratitude. Aaron is passionate about supporting clients on their path towards growth and wellness. 

Prior to coming to mindfulSF, Aaron spent many years devoted to the community working in HIV prevention and care research. They have a commitment to social justice and reducing stigma in marginalized communities. This dedication translates into the empathetic, non-judgmental space they create for clients in therapy. Aaron receives ongoing training and supervision from Sarah Carr, LMFT (104418), in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion.

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Lissa Dechakul (she/they)

Clinical Coordinator

Lissa supports the mindfulSF team by helping prospective clients feel welcomed, supported, and cared for from the very first interaction. With a background in philosophy and many years of experience in education and community care, Lissa approaches each conversation with curiosity, compassion, and an appreciation for the complexity of people’s lives. Her training in philosophy helps her listen closely, ask meaningful questions, and hold space for the things that don’t always have easy answers.

Before joining mindfulSF, Lissa provided personalized caregiving, peer support, and educational programming in university and community settings. Born and raised in San Francisco, she is a queer child of immigrants, and her lived experience shapes a deep commitment to identity, belonging, and building spaces where people feel understood. She is trained in suicide prevention (QPR), mental health first aid (MHFA), and values a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach to care. Lissa is passionate about helping people feel seen as they begin their therapy journey, and strives to create a space that feels safe, welcoming, and as stress-free as possible.

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