Sarah Porat has been part of the UCSB community since September 2008, bringing extensive experience in mental health and substance use counseling. She earned a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Education Studies from UCLA and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2007, she has dedicated her career to supporting students’ well-being.

As a Behavioral Health Therapist and Associate Director of Clinical Services with UCSB’s Alcohol & Drug Program, Sarah provides empathic, non-judgmental counseling to students as they examine their attitudes and choices regarding alcohol, substance use, and other addictive behaviors. Her previous clinical experience includes working at a therapeutic high school with students whose emotional limitations interfered with daily functioning and at a psychiatric hospital with patients suffering from severe mental illness.

To schedule with Sarah, contact her directly.