Get the care you deserve.
I welcome parents, caregivers, children, teens, and families from Northern California, SoCal, the Central Valley, and all across Greater California. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by parenting demands, navigating a child’s emotional or behavioral challenges, or seeking to heal relationship patterns, you don’t have to face it alone. My clients come ready to grow, often carrying questions of “Why can’t things feel easier?” or “How do I reconnect with my family again?” Together, we work from a place of compassion and curiosity, not judgment.
Meet Lindsey Sauter
Bay Area therapist specializing in parenting stress
Hi, I’m Lindsey Sauter. I’m a mom of two, a partner to a first responder, and the “zookeeper” of our home. I love coffee, good food, staying active, and spending time with people I care about.
For years, I lived in a constant state of stress—walking through days feeling like I was always behind, brimming with exhaustion, and haunted by the thought: “I can’t keep doing this.” Between sleepless nights and emotional overwhelm, I knew something needed to change. That inner tug pushed me to get clear on what truly matters: my values, priorities, and the kind of life I want for myself and my family. I believe you deserve that kind of shift too.
Balancing daily responsibilities—parenting, schedules, expectations—can feel overwhelming. Many of us carry weight that’s unseen: guilt, stress, questionings of “am I enough?” My journey taught me that recovery isn't about being perfect—it’s about embracing imperfection, asking for help, and trusting that you are doing your best.
If any of this resonates with you, know there is hope. As a licensed, California‑based therapist (serving all of California statewide virtually including but not limited to the Bay Area, Livermore, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Los Angeles, SanDiego), I help parents rebuild confidence, strengthen family connections, and restore a sense of balance. Using attachment‑based strategies, I’ll support you in reclaiming your inner stability—even when life feels chaotic.
If you’re ready to find relief, let’s take that first step together. Let’s carve out time and space for you.
What You Can Expect
Here’s how I’m different — and how together we can build real, lasting transformation.
Real Connection + Support
You’ll step into a space of trust and empathy, not judgment. I guide sessions with sensitivity and curiosity so that your voice is truly heard—helping you feel safe, seen, and understood from the very first meeting.
Personalized Growth + Practical Tools
Therapy here is more than just conversation—it’s about actionable change. We’ll co-create a roadmap aligned with your values and goals, using evidence‑based techniques to build resilience, clarity, and momentum.
Meaningful Shifts Early On
While deep transformation takes time, many clients experience shifts in perspective, relief in symptoms, or small breakthroughs within the first few sessions. Together, we’ll build on those moments to expand your growth over time.
Experience & Expertise
I’m a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in Livermore, California serving clients virtually all across California. My training includes evidence‑based approaches that honor both the emotional and relational nature of healing: attachment work, systems thinking, and mindful interventions. Over years of working with parents, children, teens, and families, I’ve helped clients reconnect, build calm in chaos, and move from disconnection to deeper connection. In therapy with me, your story matters—and everything we build together is rooted in your values, your pace, and your goals.
Ready to start today?
Let’s begin this journey together. Share a little about what’s bringing you here, and I’ll respond within 24 hours.
If you’re feeling hesitant or unsure — that’s okay. You’ve already taken a brave step by reaching out.