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Sara Letizia, MSEd, LPC
Professional Counseling from Trauma Expert Sara Letizia
Bonafide Therapy, PLLC, offers professional counseling to individuals looking to find empowerment and heal. Led by Sara Letizia, a dedicated therapist with years of experience in the helping field, Bonafide Therapy provides a safe and welcoming space for clients to explore their personal journey of healing and self-discovery.
Sara Letizia is an expert in childhood trauma and its psychological effects. She is committed to empowering her clients to break generational cycles that no longer serve them, offering insight and support throughout the process. Sara works closely with her clients to provide an understanding and accepting space for healing.
We understand that this process can take time and involve difficult conversations, but we are committed to offering insight, support, and understanding as you move forward. Our goal is to help you find your inner strength and unlock your potential.
Meet Sara
Sara Letizia is the founder of Bonafide Therapy, PLLC; she began working in the helping field in 2012 after she began her own journey of healing and self-discovery. Sara is an expert on the psychological effect of childhood trauma and is committed to empowering clients to break generational cycles that no longer serve them.
Specialties
Passionate. Empathetic. Transformative
Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma refers to experiences that overwhelm a child's ability to cope, leaving a lasting impact on their sense of safety, self-worth, and connection to others. Trauma is not defined solely by what happened, but by how those experiences were processed and carried forward. Because of this, childhood trauma can look different for everyone. It may stem from abuse, neglect, loss, chronic criticism, family conflict, emotional invalidation, instability, or other experiences that left a child feeling unsafe, unsupported, or alone.
PTSD and Complex PTSD
Trauma and complex PTSD can develop after experiencing distressing or prolonged adverse events. The effects often extend beyond the original experience, impacting emotional well-being, relationships, self-esteem, and a sense of safety. Common signs may include anxiety, difficulty trusting others, perfectionism, chronic shame, negative self-beliefs, difficulty regulating emotions, persistent feelings of guilt, boundary challenges, dissociation, fear of abandonment, and relationship difficulties.
Relationship Anxiety
Relationship anxiety involves ongoing worry, self-doubt, and uncertainty within romantic relationships. It may show up as overthinking interactions, seeking reassurance, fear of rejection or abandonment, or difficulty feeling secure even when the relationship is stable and healthy. These patterns are often connected to attachment styles, past relational experiences, and underlying fears that can shape how safety and connection are experienced in relationships.
Reviews
I cannot say enough about Sara. She has made my first time in therapy so easy. From parking, scheduling, communication, etc. She is an exceptional therapist truly providing the best experience to her patients. Highly recommend for anyone looking to start their healing journey!
R.H.
Sara is amazing. She has helped me in so many ways. I’ve worked with many therapists and never felt like therapy helped me until I met Sara. She has provided me with a safe place to talk openly and honestly without the fear of judgement. She has the ability to make me feel heard and validated while also keeping it real. She is the most knowledgeable person I know. To say she has changed my life for the better would be an absolute understatement.
G.R.
Sara at Bonafide Therapy is incredible! She truly embodies person-centered care. She exudes compassion and empathy, which makes the creation of a safe space necessary for clients to be able to share their own truth to be realized very quickly, if not automatically. She is highly trained and an exceptional therapist. I highly recommend Bonafide Therapy for anyone interested is starting the process or transitioning from previous therapeutic work.
