
About Sara D. Louca, Psy.D. She/Her/Hers

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who fell in love with psychology while studying at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME where I majored in English and Theater and minored in Psychology, graduating cum laude in 2003. I then attended Antioch University New England where I obtained my Masters in Clinical Psychology in 2006 followed by my Doctorate in 2008. I completed my internship at the University of Rochester in NY and my postdoctoral training at the VA Hospital in Bedford, MA where I specialized in trauma and grief. I then worked in the Fayetteville VA Hospital before joining Lucy Daniels Center and returning to some of my early roots in child and family work. This inspired my interest in perinatal mental health and I chose to become certified as both a Circle of Security Facilitator (COSP) and a Perinatal Mental Health provider (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. In 2023, I was also trained in Brainspotting, a specialized treatment that helps to access unprocessed trauma in the subcortical brain, allowing for individualized, deep healing.
I have worked in this field for over 14 years, doing individual, group, family and child psychotherapy and have been honored to be a part of people's lives and journeys. I care deeply about the work that I do and the people I am fortunate enough to serve.
What to Expect in Our Work Together
My approach to therapy is to meet you where you are, to discover together the way the story of your past informs the present and how, through our relationship, we can build towards a future that aligns with your values. I come from a relational psychodynamic perspective and incorporate Narrative and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) approaches. I have extensive experience with trauma and grief work (including training in Brainspotting) and have a particular interest and certification in Perinatal Mental Health, having worked with women pre and post pregnancy. Please reach out for a free consultation to learn more.
