Dr. Sara Spowart, LMFT, DMFT, PhD, MPA, MA
Compassion-Based Therapy | In-Person & Remote Support
Florida LMFT Registration #MT 4262

 

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.

My clients come to me for support in navigating trauma, relationship struggles, anxiety, burnout, family conflict, and personal transformation. We work together to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and to release the emotional weight holding you back, so that you can move toward a life of peace, clarity, and joy.

 

Specializations Include:

• Trauma recovery, abuse, and violence support

• Personality disorders and emotional regulation

• Child and adolescent therapy

• Couples and family therapy

• Anxiety, stress, burnout, and life transitions

• Self-discovery, happiness, and purpose-driven living

 

Certifications & Modalities:

• Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider

• Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Provider — A polyvagal-informed intervention for nervous system regulation

• Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

• Mindfulness-Based Interventions: MBSR, MBCT, and MSC (trained through UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness)

• Gentle and Restorative Yoga — Bella Prana Yoga Studio

• Usui & Karuna Reiki Practitioner

 

In addition to therapy, I am the author of You Are Love: The Discovery of Happiness, a heartfelt guide to unlocking lasting inner joy.

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Education & Credentials:

• Clinical Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy

• Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

• Master's in Happiness Studies — Specializing in holistic wellbeing, positive psychology, and personal fulfillment

• Certified Wholebeing Coach through the Happiness Studies Academy

• PhD in Public Health (Focus: Mindfulness and Happiness)

• Master's in Public Administration (Focus: International Non-Profit Management)

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I bring more than a decade of experience in mental health and university-level teaching, along with extensive holistic training, into all of my sessions. My practice is rooted in compassion, authenticity, and the belief that happiness is not just possible—it’s your birthright.

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With So So Much Love,
Dr. Sara :)