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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting and family
- Addictions and trauma
About Sarah
Sarah Behrens, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), holds a Texas LMFT license and has five years of clinical experience. She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addiction, and parenting challenges using evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward, goal-focused sessions.
She has worked in diverse settings including a juvenile detention center and a psychiatric and substance abuse facility. Those experiences shaped her approach to practical problem-solving and crisis management. Sessions emphasize clear goals, coping strategies, and concrete steps clients can try between meetings.
Sarah supports people facing trauma and abuse, sexual assault, sexual dysfunction, and issues related to BDSM and alternative sex culture. She also works with those navigating ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and addiction recovery concerns. Many clients come for help with communication problems, blended family dynamics, and parenting strain.
Therapy with her often includes exploring patterns that keep problems repeating, building skills for emotional regulation, and planning behavioral changes. She uses short-term coaching elements when appropriate to set measurable targets. Progress is reviewed regularly so sessions stay focused and practical.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow Texas licensing rules. International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, prospective clients use the site matching process and schedule a first appointment after completing a brief questionnaire.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Sarah works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and behavior change. One common approach used in this framework teaches specific coping and emotional regulation strategies. It helps people manage anxiety, anger, and mood swings by practicing concrete techniques between sessions.Another approach emphasizes behavior-based planning and small experiments. This method breaks larger problems into manageable tasks and tests changes in everyday routines to see what helps. It is useful for addictions, smoking or vaping cessation, and changes in daily functioning such as sleep or activity levels.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sarah collaborates with clients to decide which techniques match their goals and preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts methods as needed so sessions stay focused on practical results.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday or work break and can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and supports continuity of care when in-person visits are impractical.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, addictions, parenting, trauma and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, goal-focused style that emphasizes coping skills and measurable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in settings that include juvenile detention and psychiatric and substance abuse care.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a Texas LMFT license and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.