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From survival → to stability → to genuine happiness
Compassion-Based Therapy to Break Free From Painful Life Patterns
Individualized therapy for individuals, couples, families, and children to foster healing, resilience, and lasting growth.Deeply individualized therapy for individuals, couples, families, and children—helping you build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create a lighter, more fulfilling life.
Start your healing journey.
Taking the first step can feel uncertain, but you do not have to do it alone. This is a supportive, judgment-free space for individuals and couples where your voice helps guide the work. Together, we focus on practical change, stronger relationships, and deeper self-understanding so you can move forward with more clarity and confidence.
My Areas of Specialization
Here’s how I help.
Trauma, couples, individual, and family therapy — each with its own approach, pace, and tools. Tap a specialty to learn more.
Trauma Therapy
Compassionate, trauma-informed care tailored to your pace.
Heal from overwhelming experiences and the survival patterns that still affect how you think, feel, and relate.
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Individual Therapy
Compassionate care tailored to your goals and strengths.
Work through emotional pain, life stressors, and patterns while building resilience, self-understanding, and fulfillment.
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Available internationally · USAHappiness Coaching
Cultivate peace, purpose, and happiness from within.
Increase self-awareness, resilience, gratitude, and life satisfaction while overcoming patterns that fuel stress, unhappiness, or low self-worth.
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Couples Counseling
Where there is hope, there is possibility.
Improve communication, emotional safety, trust, and conflict resolution for greater connection and relationship fulfillment.
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Family Therapy
Healthier dynamics for the whole family system.
Strengthen communication and relationships while navigating stress, transitions, grief, trauma, or emotional disconnection.
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About Dr. Sara Spowart
10+ years of experience
Hello and welcome! I'm Dr. Sara Spowart, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing deeply individualized, compassion-based therapy to individuals, couples, families, and children. I work both in-person and remotely to support clients in breaking free from painful life patterns and creating the lightest, most fulfilling life possible—one filled with happiness, resilience, and freedom.
I believe in a boutique, one-on-one approach to therapy, where you receive exactly what you need—no more, no less. My focus is on helping you feel stronger, lighter, and more connected to your true self, no matter what challenges you're facing.
With So So Much Love,
Dr. Sara :)
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Vogue Daily
Unlocking Happiness: Dr. Sara Spowart on How Giving and Caring Elevate Your Well-Being
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CEO Weekly
The Science of Giving: Dr. Sara Spowart on How Acts of Kindness Improve Mental Health
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Happiness-based mindfulness: The ripple effect of kindness
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The Power of Compassion: Dr. Sara Spowart Explores Volunteering as a Path to Self-Esteem and Fulfillment
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Vogue Daily
Unlocking Happiness: Dr. Sara Spowart on How Giving and Caring Elevate Your Well-Being
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CEO Weekly
The Science of Giving: Dr. Sara Spowart on How Acts of Kindness Improve Mental Health
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Open Access Government
Happiness-based mindfulness: The ripple effect of kindness
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Our Team
Care from a whole team.
Meet the people behind Compassion-Based Happiness—clinical care, administrative support, and yoga & meditation for lasting wellbeing.
Founder
Dr. Sara Spowart
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of Compassion-Based Happiness—warm, trauma-informed care for individuals, couples, families, and children.
Yoga & Meditation Teacher
Yan Rivas
A gifted yoga and meditation teacher offering personalized remote sessions that support balance, mindfulness, stress reduction, and trauma-informed wellness.
Assistant & Billing Specialist
Lauraine Meija
Experienced billing specialist known for kindness, compassion, and clear support with scheduling, services, and insurance questions.
Angel Partridge — Podcast Producer & Organizer
Angel Partridge
Angel Partridge is the organizer, editor, and producer behind The Happiness Revolution podcast on Buzzsprout. She brings exceptional organization, creativity, and attention to detail to the production process, helping transform each episode into a polished and engaging experience for listeners.
Hybrid practiceTelehealth & In-Person care
Telehealth & In-Person care
in Florida
Office Location
100 2nd Avenue South, Suite 205N, #1067, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
About the practice
Most sessions are secure telehealth via Zoom. In-person therapy, coaching, and intensives are available at my office space in St. Petersburg, Florida when scheduled.
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Testimonials
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- RMR.M.Happy Client
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Sara's acumen is absolutely amazing. She can provide insight on anything and help you discover your purpose(s). I have had numerous sessions with her and I can assure you that her work will bring you healing, understanding, and success.
- CBC.B.Happy Client
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Sara is a gifted intuitive healer. There aren't enough words to express my gratitude for how much she's helped me!
- FCF.C.Happy Client
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Sara is here to heal those in need. I am very grateful to her as she has helped me tremendously beyond description.
- DND.N.Happy Client
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Sara's a very gifted healer. Her essence is compassion. She's a very generous, giving soul. She's highly intuitive and can see right through you. Her sessions are really uplifting. She has calmly addressed all my queries and helped me clear the blocks attached to them. I wish her lots of love and the success that she truly deserves!
- BLB.L.Happy Client
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Sara has a special ability to see right to the heart of the matter, grabbing the truth, and then allows for me as the client, the space for new perspectives to be formed and old ones shifted.
Service & advocacy
Humanitarian projects.
Board service and volunteer consulting that advances education, orphan care, women’s livelihoods, and policy advocacy.
2019–presentPenPath
Volunteer Advocate and Board of Advisors
Volunteer advocate, writer, and supporter for PenPath—a volunteer-run grassroots organization that has brought millions of books and educational supplies across Afghanistan to help the most vulnerable children around the country.
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2008–presentHanang Orphans Fund
Financial Consultant and Board of Advisors
Coordinate support efforts, maintenance, and development of a small orphanage in Hanang Province for 23 orphans through continued communication, outreach, and financing.
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2010–presentEspoir des Femmes et des Enfants du Mali (EFEM)
Volunteer Consultant and Board of Advisors
Volunteer consultant and facilitator helping women living in the poorest conditions begin small businesses and educate their families.
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Podcasts & video conversations featuring Dr. Sara Spowart
Spotlight appearances where Dr. Sara Spowart shares practical guidance for individuals, couples, and families.
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Resources you can return to between sessions.
Written resources that extend the work we do in session—practical, compassionate, and grounded in relationship science. Explore each title below; purchase links are added as they become available.
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Your questions, answered.
Common questions about working together, consulting rates, and what to expect during our sessions.
- $125/hour for individuals
- $145/hour for couples
- Sliding scale as needed: $90–$145/hour
- Multiple insurances accepted
- Out-of-network benefits support through private biller services
Yes — I accept several major insurance plans for therapy. Coverage and benefits can vary by plan, so feel free to reach out if you would like help confirming your benefits before we schedule.
- Blue Cross
- Cigna
- Aetna
- United Healthcare
- Florida Blue
- Humana
- Medicare
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions and goals, then discuss specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Please cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before your appointment when possible. This helps keep session time available for other clients who need support.
- One late cancellation (less than 24 hours' notice) is allowed as a one-time courtesy pass
- After that, a cancellation with less than 24 hours' notice is considered a late cancel — $75 fee
- Missing an appointment without notice is a no-show — $125 fee
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Session format
Hybrid practice — mostly telehealth via Zoom, with in-person sessions in St. Petersburg when scheduled.
Contact information
Hours & Availability
Monday – Thursday: 8 AM – 8 PMFriday: 8 AM – 12 PM
Hybrid Practice · Florida
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