I am a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to supporting individuals and couples through their unique healing journeys. To deepen my work with relational and sexual health, I am currently pursuing my PhD in Clinical Sexology. This advanced training directly informs my work with clients navigating some of life’s most sensitive challenges.

In my practice, I specialize in addressing complex issues including betrayal trauma, problematic sexual behavior, relationship challenges, trauma, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety. My approach is rooted in deep empathy and respect. I recognize that every person’s struggle is unique, and whether you are dealing with past wounds, current hardships, or future uncertainties, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can safely explore and overcome these challenges.

My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by a diverse life journey. As a young adult, my primary interests were in philosophy and politics, leading me to earn a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Mathematics from Texas A&M University-Commerce over two decades ago. During those college years, I also began the difficult but necessary work of awakening to, and healing from, the painful dynamics of addicted and abusive family systems.

Over the next twenty years, I wore many hats: I taught and tutored high school mathematics, homeschooled my four children, and ran a successful birth and wedding photography business, all while continuing my own personal healing journey. These varied roles gave me profound insight into human resilience and the transformative power of recovery. I learned firsthand how easily we can become entangled in isolating, painful, or destructive patterns, and what it takes to break free.

Inspired by my own recovery, I went on to earn my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from East Texas A&M University. During my time working at the Mesquite ISD CARE Clinic, I had the privilege of supporting adolescents and adults facing a wide range of mental health issues, including betrayal trauma, substance use, PTSD, complex PTSD, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

My counseling philosophy is beautifully captured by Harville Hendrix’s words: "We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship." I believe deeply in the healing power of connection—both with ourselves and with others. In our sessions, we will look at the historical context of your current struggles, and I will tailor our work using techniques from cognitive, emotion-focused, and experiential therapies. I am highly trained in trauma-informed modalities, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), EMDR, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I also hold a special passion for working with adolescents, helping them navigate their unique developmental and emotional challenges.

Credentials & Certifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• National Certified Counselor (NCC), National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
• Associate Sex Addiction Therapist (ASAT)
• Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS)
• Basic ART Practitioner (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
• EMDR Trained (EMDR International Association)
• Certified Connected Recovery Disclosure Specialist (CCRDS)

Please feel free to contact me at (214) 390-5800 Ext. 6 or schedule an appointment using the button below.  You may also email me at Sarah@Bluffviewcounseling.com if you have any questions.