ABOUT DR. SARAH-RAE ANDRESKI

A Safe, Grounded Space for Healing After Trauma

Dr. Sarah-Rae Andreski is a licensed clinical psychologist providing virtual therapy to clients across California and Michigan. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she specializes in trauma-informed, evidence-based care for individuals navigating the lasting impact of trauma, operational stress, and life transitions. Her work is deeply rooted in helping people move from survival mode into meaningful, connected living.

Dr. Andreski grew up in Metro Detroit Michigan, and continues to remain committed to the present and future success of Detroit through her more than 12 years of working with Life Remodeled. She completed her Bachelor's of Arts degrees in English, Spanish Language and Literature and Psychology from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan in 2009. She then attended Palo Alto University in California where she completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology and her PhD in 2014. She completed several years of clinical training in various VA hospitals across the country and her Internship at the Syracuse VA with an emphasis in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Trauma. She then received additional training through a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Long Beach VA Medical Center in Spinal Cord Injury/Disease. Her work has remained deeply rooted in Veterans healthcare, and she spent 5 years working with the US Navy as a civilian with an expertise in Posttraumatic Stress and Emergency Services. She has worked alongside Law Enforcement and First Responders through both treatment and offering training and education in Veterans Awareness. When not in the office, Sarah-Rae can be found in a coffee shop or scoping out new Farmers Markets.

CLIENTS CAN EXPECT

A supportive, collaborative space where clients feel safe, respected, and seen as whole individuals. Sessions are grounded in professionalism, empathy, and authenticity, with a focus on clarity, stability, and long-term growth. Care is tailored to each client’s goals and experiences, whether navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or major life transitions.

PRACTICE LOCATION & TELEHEALTH

Based in Oakdale, California, Dr. Andreski serves clients locally and throughout California and Michigan via secure telehealth. This flexible approach allows clients to access consistent, high-quality care from the comfort and privacy of their own environment.

HUMAN TOUCH

Dr. Andreski believes healing begins when clients feel safe, understood, and respected. Therapy is collaborative and goal-focused, grounded in genuine connection and trust. Clients are supported not just in addressing symptoms, but in rebuilding strength, confidence, and meaningful connection in their lives.

"I bring a warm, down-to-earth, and straightforward style to my work, aiming to make therapy human, accessible and steady."

who she serves

Dr. Andreski has extensive experience supporting individuals in high-demand and service-oriented professions, including:

Military personnel and veterans
First responders
Individuals impacted by critical incidents or service-related trauma
Clients navigating major life transitions, injury, or loss

She also works with adults experiencing:

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and depression
Attachment-related concerns
Intimacy and relationship challenges

Clients often seek out Dr. Andreski for her depth of experience in complex and high-impact trauma, including:

Combat-related trauma
Military sexual trauma
Severe physical injury (traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, burns)
Operational stress and cumulative trauma
Intimacy and sexual concerns following trauma
Pain with intercourse for women

Her approach reflects a strong understanding of the realities faced by those who serve and the unique psychological toll of high-responsibility roles.

Areas of Specialized Experience

THERAPEUTIC APPROACH

Dr. Andreski integrates scientifically grounded, evidence-based therapies tailored to each client’s needs, including:

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Prolonged Exposure (PE)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Therapy is collaborative, goal-oriented, and individualized, focusing not only on symptom relief but on restoring trust, resilience, and a sense of wholeness.

Christian faith-based therapy is available upon request.

mission statement

Every individual has the capacity to heal. Dr. Andreski’s practice is built on respect, confidentiality, and collaboration — a safe space where you can rebuild trust, connection, and resilience after adversity. Her approach honors grit, roots, and the watershed moments that shape lasting growth.