For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?

At some point in our lives we need help dealing with our emotions or to process events that have occurred in our lives. Although friends and family are great supports in our lives, therapy can give us an unbiased view without judgment. Therapy is an opportunity to work on you!

***Currently accepting new clients***  Life can become overwhelming and at times we need someone to help us sort through things. Therapy is a very personal experience where you are able to talk and process through your own thoughts and emotions. Whether it be past issues you need help working through or current ones, therapy is a safe place to work on you. I am bilingual in Spanish and am trained in EMDR to work through trauma related issues. 

For those hesitant to try therapy, I wish to convey that therapy is a collaborative and supportive journey tailored to your unique needs. It provides a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings, and to develop effective strategies for overcoming obstacles. Starting therapy can be a transformative step towards healing and growth, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.

Hello there! I'm thrilled to be your trusted guide on the path to better health and well-being. With a deep-seated commitment to your care, I bring extensive knowledge and experience to our sessions. My expertise lies in powerful therapeutic techniques such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These methods are particularly effective for individuals facing the challenges of trauma, anxiety, PTSD, or those seeking guidance as they prepare for marriage. I firmly believe in starting where you are at this moment. Together, we will embark on a journey tailored to your personal goals, working step by step to overcome obstacles and reach a place of healing and growth. Your journey is unique, and I'm here to provide support and strategies that resonate with your individual experiences. Let's collaborate to create a fulfilling path forward.

It is incredibly common to be uncertain about starting counseling and to have some questions about the process and possible benefits. I offer a free consultation where you can go over this to see whether you would like to give it a try.

I am Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas with 8 years of experience. As the wife of a veteran, I am dedicated to providing quality care for veterans and their loved ones. I am also a Certified First Responder Counselor and am here to support those on the front lines. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health and substance use conditions and have completed specialized training for treating anxiety and trauma.

I understand what it's like to be hesitant to try something new. However, I believe that you can't accurately assess if something works for you until you try it. I tend to think of therapy like the birthday outfit you are looking for, you may find many good options, but you really want the best fit.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I obtained my Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Clayton State University. I have a passion for working with young adult women of color experiencing life changes, transitions, anxiety, and depression. I have experience in working with individuals with anger issues, family/marital, and domestic violence concerns. My clients often value my ability to create a safe and affirming space to work through their concerns.

Opening up to a stranger about life challenges and things that are near and dear to you heart can be scary. But taking that initial step with someone who seeks to understand and meet you where you are and walk with you on your journey can be life-changing and empowering.

I provide individual, couple, and family therapy. I specialize in blended families and pre- and post- marital couple counseling for blended family couples. My approach is person-centered and experiential. I meet clients where they are collaborate with them to help them thrive and have a healthier life and relationships.

Its ok to be scared, or hesitant, therapy will be here when you are ready to break those generational patterns of trauma and pain.

Welcome, it is my pleasure to walk alongside you on this journey. I understand that finding the right therapist may be a daunting and difficult task, feel free to contact me for a free consultation. I too am a daughter of immigrants, wife, mother, sister and friend. I look forward to working with you.

For those who are hesitant to trying therapy, I would tell them that they are not alone. There are an abundant amount of stereotypes surrounding the mental health field. It is natural to maybe feel skeptical about talking to a stranger about your feelings. However, as the client, you have a say in what happens. As the client, you are actively participating in your own treatment. Therapist take pride on how they maintain confidentiality as professionally as possible. I would those who are skeptical of therapy that unless some kind of change is made, nothing is going to change.    

I am a pre-licensed Mental Health Counselor employed at Cedar Tree Wellness Center. The kind of therapy I provide is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT operates on the principle that our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are all linked. What I do in therapy is work with the client to challenge the irrational/negative thoughts that lead to mental conditions such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, etc. So many of us believe that we can solve our problems on your own, sometimes we can. However, there are many of us who require assistance, and that is nothing to be ashamed of. Needing help and asking for it does not make someone weak, it makes them stronger than most.

No one has to face pain alone! Therapy is no longer a week to week hour of just talking continually about painful moments. We have evidence based and researched techniques that work to help us shed the past and move to healthy behaviors and choices and new beginnings! We can heal from pain that once paralyzed us. 

Sometimes life's struggles and transitions have led to pain and feelings of being paralyzed and lost. You are not alone even though day after day it might feel like a daily battle. Counseling can be the answer to finding hope and a new beginning to finding answers, self-awareness, and self-compassion for making new choices and having a new outlook. Sarah helps you find connections between your thoughts, feelings and actions to be emotionally healthy and face past hurts that are holding you back. Thoughts aren't facts and you can learn to change that inner voice that criticizes you and shed faulty beliefs that lead you down the wrong path time and again. Sarah is certified in EMDR, a highly researched and supported therapy for trauma and PTSD. EMDR enables people to heal from symptoms and emotional pain and is also used to address multiple mental health issues. Using techniques that align with neuroscience, this therapy uses the body’s ability to heal, often producing relief from many symptoms quickly. For children, Sarah integrates play techniques with EMDR because children heal through play and imagination. The effectiveness of EMDR results in clients who feel empowered rather than paralyzed by life experiences that in the past caused them great pain. EMDR does not require extensive homework or hours of talking about the pain to find relief. Simply said, talk therapy helps clients handle emotional pain, but EMDR removes the emotional pain! This is why EMDR is almost always Sarah's go to choice for most of her clients regardless of therapy issue.

There is absolutely no shame in seeking out help, everyone needs help. You are human, you have feelings, you are worthy of self-care. I worked in correctional facilities for 6 years and I've worked with the toughest of the tough- even those guys admitted that therapy was helpful for them. 

Focusing on your mental health is the keystone for overall health and wellbeing, and you are doing the hardest part by just having the desire to start therapy. You are making a huge investment in yourself that will provide you with incredible emotional dividends. Clients describe my style as safe, warm, genuine, and authentic. I like to infuse sessions with humor, but only when appropriate. My goal is to create a safe space with a nonjudgmental and compassionate approach, which allows you to explore and change patterns and behaviors in your life that no longer serve you. Not only will we make sense of these behaviors, but I will also help you gain insight and interpret the deeper meaning of significants situations in your life. I believe YOU are the expert in your own life and YOU are in the driver seat. I am sitting in the passenger side, offering you guidance and tools to help navigate through challenging terrain. I have six years of experience, working with adults throughout a variety of issues such as anger management, addiction, codependency, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship problems, and a high focus on trauma. It is critical that you feel compatible and comfortable with a therapist. With this in mind, I offer a free 20-minute consultation to help determine if we are the right fit for each other. You can contact me through email or phone

Initiating services can be difficult, and I am here for you. Therapy is not a one size fits all service, so I encourage you to get to know me to gauge if I'd be a good fit for you. My personal belief is that the therapeutic relationship is the catalyst for change and growth. This means I get to know you, and not just you and the issues you are struggling with, but you as a person. I look forward to building a working relationship based on genuine care and support.

Hi there! Taking the first step to find extra support can be difficult, so I want to welcome you to my page and say I'm glad you're here. I'd love to answer any questions you have about my therapeutic orientation, trainings, or general inquiries about Thrive Therapy.