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Sara Natalia Ruilova Medina, AASW

Helps clients with anxiety and life transitions
  • Bilingual English and Spanish
  • AASW accredited social worker
  • Focus on anxiety and depression

About Sara Natalia Ruilova Medina

Sara Natalia Ruilova Medina is an AASW-accredited social worker with three years of clinical experience in Australia. AASW indicates accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers, reflecting formal training and professional standards. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and the upheaval of major life changes, offering supportive guidance for those who feel stuck or disconnected from themselves.

Sara focuses on helping clients clarify their inner world by identifying patterns that contribute to overwhelm, avoidance, or emotional dysregulation. She combines practical skills for emotional regulation with reflective work that encourages clearer, values-aligned decision-making. Her approach aims to translate insight into manageable strategies that can be used in everyday life.

The central goal of her practice is to move clients from confusion and self-doubt toward a more coherent, grounded, and empowered way of living. Through collaborative work she offers tools for increased clarity, improved coping, and renewed momentum when navigating identity questions, transitions, or persistent mood and stress concerns.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentControl issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-harmSomatizationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Somatic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sara Natalia Ruilova Medina have?

Sara Natalia Ruilova Medina has 3 years of experience.

Is Sara Natalia Ruilova Medina a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the AASW credential, indicating accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers.

In which languages does Sara Natalia Ruilova Medina provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Sara Natalia Ruilova Medina located?

She is located in Australia.

How can I work with Sara Natalia Ruilova Medina as my therapist?

You can work with Sara Natalia Ruilova Medina through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sara Natalia Ruilova Medina work with international clients?

Sara Natalia Ruilova Medina does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sara Natalia Ruilova Medina cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with their values. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own capacity for growth, offering a supportive space to explore identity, self-esteem, and emotional confusion. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it provides structured tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive worries.



Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sara works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as the work unfolds.



Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to connect when in-person visits are impractical. These options support ongoing access to a licensed professional and allow therapeutic work to continue in a way that suits each person's life and commitments.

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