MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Sarah Christine
Therapy for Teens, Adults and Couples Navigating Trauma, Relationships and Life Changes
Pronouns: She/Her
Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor
& National Certified Counselor
Languages: English
Location: Texas
Sliding Scale: Available
Accepting New Clients: Yes
Insurance: BCBS TX, Cigna, Aetna
I work with people who are trying to understand what they’re feeling, make sense of difficult experiences, and find ways forward that fit their lives.
About Sarah
Hi, I’m Sarah. I work with teens, adults, and older adults, and I offer individual and couples therapy. My work includes trauma, anxiety, mood concerns, identity, and relationship difficulties.
I have master’s degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Human Development. I’m interested in how people grow and change throughout their lives, and how relationships shape that process. Something that helped you get through an earlier part of your life may be harder to live with now. Understanding how it developed can help us work out what you need next.
I approach therapy through a queer and feminist lens. That means paying attention to your experiences of gender, culture, and identity, as well as the expectations placed on you. It also means being willing to talk about power in relationships and how discrimination or a lack of support affects your wellbeing.
My training includes EMDR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I use different approaches depending on the person I’m working with and what we’re trying to address.
I want our work to feel collaborative. You can ask questions, tell me something doesn’t fit, or let me know when you need more time.
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Domestic and sexual abuse
Anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder
ADHD
Gender, sexuality, and LGBTQ+ concerns
Couples and relationship difficulties
Substance use and addiction
Grief and life transitions
Areas of Focus
Managing anger and difficult emotions
Understanding family conflict and relationship patterns
Boundaries, codependency, and caregiving expectations
Building self-esteem and self-trust
Communication with partners, family, and friends
Coping with stress and everyday responsibilities
Women’s experiences and expectations around gender
Support around self-harm and suicidal thoughts
Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Culturally sensitive care
Family Systems
Gestalt Therapy
Gottman Method
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered Therapy
Positive Psychology
Somatic approaches
Strength-Based and trauma-focused approaches
Why I Do This Work
I enjoy working with people at different stages of life. What you need as a teenager may be different from what you need as a partner, a parent, or an older adult. Sometimes a change in your life brings up something you thought you had already worked through.
I want people to have somewhere they can talk honestly about those experiences. That includes feelings they’re uncomfortable with, relationships they’re unsure about, and parts of themselves they’re still figuring out.
My hope is that our work helps you understand yourself better and feel more able to make decisions about your life. We can take the time to work out what that means for you.
- Sarah Christine
My Approach in Practice
I start by getting to know you and what’s happening in your life. What has been difficult lately? Who do you turn to? What have you already tried? I also want to hear about what is going well and what you want to hold onto.
We may talk about earlier experiences and how they show up now. If you find yourself shutting down during an argument, for example, we can look at what happens in that moment, what conflict has been like for you before, and what is happening in the relationship today.
I draw on my background in counseling and human development to consider those connections. We can look at thoughts and emotions alongside physical responses, family relationships, and the demands of school or work.
Practical changes also need to fit your circumstances. Setting a boundary may be complicated if you depend on someone for housing, money, or care. We can talk through those realities when deciding what is possible and helpful.
Depending on your needs, we might use CBT or DBT skills, consider EMDR, or spend time noticing how stress feels in your body. I’ll explain what we’re considering so you can ask questions and take part in deciding how we work.
With couples, we can look at recurring disagreements, communication, and the expectations each person brings into the relationship. We’ll also consider whether both people can participate freely and whether couples therapy is the right setting.
We can adjust as we go. I want to know when something is useful and when it isn’t.
What Clients Often Come to Me For
You don’t have to know exactly what to call what you’re experiencing. These are some of the concerns we can work on together.
Trauma and Experiences of Abuse
You may know that something from your past still affects you, even if it’s difficult to explain how. We can talk about its effects on your relationships and daily life, and consider what support feels manageable now.
ADHD and Everyday Responsibilities
You may be struggling to keep up with tasks, organize your day, or manage competing demands. We can look at practical ways to support you, including how expectations at home, school, or work affect what you’re finding difficult.
Anxiety, Anger and Difficult Emotions
Perhaps you worry a lot, get overwhelmed quickly, or hold things in until they come out as anger. We can work on understanding these patterns and finding ways to respond that are more useful to you.
Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Mood concerns can affect your energy, relationships, and ability to get through the day. We can explore what you’re noticing, how people around you respond, and what helps you feel supported, alongside other care you may receive.
Grief and Changes in Your Life
A loss, a relationship ending, or a new stage of life can bring feelings you weren’t expecting. We can talk about what has changed for you and what kind of support you need as you adjust.
Gender and Sexuality
You might be exploring your identity or working out how much you want to share with other people. We can talk about relationships, family reactions, and safety without rushing you toward a label or a decision.
Relationships and Family Conflict
You may care about someone and still find the relationship difficult. We can look at recurring arguments, responsibilities, and the things that are hard to say. Individual or couples work can help us explore these concerns, depending on your situation.
Substance Use and Addiction
You may be thinking about changing your substance use or feeling unsure where to start. We can explore what role it plays in your life, what concerns you, and what support would help with the changes you want to make.
Self-Harm and Suicidal Thoughts
These experiences can be hard to bring up. We can talk carefully about what you’re going through, what contributes to your distress, and what support or additional care you need for your safety.
I provide a judgment-free environment with space for humor, opportunities to grow, and the freedom to be human without the pressure of society. I like to make therapy as easy as possible, to not feel like a chore, but to also provide relief and healing.
