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Sara Takla LCSW, RPT

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Licensing & Certifications:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, License # 44SC05788200
  • Registered Play Therapist – Association for Play Therapy

Professional Background

Sara Takla is currently the owner of Hopeful Hearts Therapy, which is located in Princeton, New Jersey. Sara is a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist with a focus on providing therapeutic services to children and their families.

Sara has specialized training in providing therapy to young children, including toddlers, school-age children, and preteens. She has earned her Registered Play Therapist credential from the Association for Play Therapy, which requires over 150 hours of specialized training.

In the therapy room, Sara is person-centered, where she is focused on building trust, safety, and developing a positive relationship with patients of all ages. Sara believes therapy can be playful while being helpful. Her style is warm and humorous, focused on building deeper insights and identifying concrete strategies to use outside of sessions.

Education:

Master of Social Work, NYU Silver School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts, Rutgers University

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Areas of Focus

Sara Takla offers compassionate therapy for children, adolescents, and families in Princeton, NJ. With a focus on play therapy and parent support, Sara creates a safe and playful space for healing and growth.

Sara Takla utilizes a number of therapeutic approaches, including:

  • Child and adolescent therapy
  • Play therapy
  • Parent support and coaching
  • Individual therapy for depression, anxiety, and life changes

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