Business Details
11 Years
experience
Mental Health Therapy in Westlake Village
Markham Family Therapy has been dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families overcome emotional and relational challenges since 2015. Our practice is built on over a decade of experience in marriage and family therapy, combining empathy, intuition, and evidence-based techniques to foster meaningful change. We specialize in eating disorder recovery, couples counseling, teen therapy, and personal growth, guided by a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and California licensure (44317).Our mission prioritizes client-centered care, offering free 10-minute consultations to create accessible pathways for healing. Through personalized approaches like Mindsight integration and trauma-informed therapy, we empower clients to rebuild relationships, develop self-confidence, and achieve lasting emotional well-being. Our commitment to timely communication and weekly appointment availability ensures clients receive consistent support throughout their therapeutic journey.
Services
Eating Disorder Treatment
Couples Counseling
Teen Therapy
Marriage Counseling
Family Therapy
Psychotherapy
Relationship Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Parent-Teen Mediation
Mental Health Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 11+ years of specialized experience in marriage and family therapy
- Our therapist holds a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Licensed professional with California Board of Behavioral Sciences credentials (44317)
- Proven success in eating disorder recovery and teen behavioral counseling
- Free 10-minute initial consultations with same-week appointment availability
Services
Eating Disorder Treatment
Specialized recovery programs for anorexia, bulimia, and emotional eating. Our approach addresses underlying trauma while developing healthy eating habits and self-acceptance. Clients learn intuitive eating patterns and build confidence through personalized counseling sessions that integrate brain-based healing techniques.
Couples Counseling
Evidence-based therapy for relationship improvement using neural pathway retraining. We help couples enhance communication, rebuild trust, and develop emotional intimacy through structured sessions that address both current conflicts and historical relationship patterns.
Teen Counseling
Targeted support for teens struggling with behavioral issues, social challenges, and family conflicts. Our approach combines emotional regulation training with family systems work to improve parent-teen communication and foster positive decision-making skills in a safe therapeutic environment.
Marriage Counseling
Comprehensive therapy for married couples facing communication breakdowns or emotional disconnection. We address intimacy issues, conflict resolution patterns, and childhood trauma impacts using a combination of cognitive-behavioral techniques and experiential therapy methods.
Family Therapy
Systemic approach to improving family dynamics through improved communication and boundary setting. Our sessions focus on resolving intergenerational patterns, enhancing emotional support networks, and creating healthier family interaction frameworks that promote collective well-being.
People
Sara Markham
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
With 11+ years of clinical experience, Sara Markham specializes in relationship therapy and eating disorder recovery. She holds a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and California licensure (44317), focusing on trauma-informed care and brain-based healing techniques.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
We specialize in eating disorder treatment, couples counseling, teen therapy, marriage counseling, and trauma recovery using evidence-based approaches.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free 10-minute phone consultations to discuss your needs and determine the best treatment approach.
Are you licensed to practice in California?
Yes, our therapist is licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (License #44317).
How quickly can I get an appointment?
We offer same-week appointments and respond to calls/emails within 24 hours for urgent scheduling needs.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We combine Mindsight integration, trauma-informed therapy, and communication skills training tailored to each client's specific needs.
