Sarah Brown, LPC
Compassionate support for recovery and life change
Details
| Name | Sarah Brown |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 13 |
About Sarah
Sarah Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and difficult life changes. She offers straightforward support and practical skills. Sarah aims to walk alongside clients while they rebuild routines and manage strong emotions.
She uses Narrative Therapy to help people make sense of their stories and separate themselves from problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are offered to teach new ways of thinking and coping when emotions feel overwhelming.
Background and approach
Motivational Interviewing informs her work with people who want help making changes. Sarah began her work in addiction counseling in 2009 after earning a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Studies in 2008. She has experience in adult and juvenile criminal justice settings, residential centers, and in a recovery program serving women and children experiencing homelessness.
That experience shaped a practical, recovery-focused approach to care. In 2018 she completed a Master of Arts in Integrated Recovery and Co-Occurring Disorders and then pursued independent licensure as an LPC. Over 13 years of practice, she has supported people dealing with grief, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, and issues such as abandonment, attachment, and body image.
Sessions address both immediate problems and longer-term goals. Sarah works with people on substance use, anger, self-esteem, communication, and coping skills. She aims to help clients leave therapy with clearer steps and tools for handling stress and change.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Anger management among the things Sarah works with, alongside the areas below.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sarah directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sarah directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based work translate online
Sarah blends Narrative Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Narrative Therapy helps people tell and reshape the stories that influence how they feel and act, useful for issues like trauma, abandonment, and family of origin problems. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which helps with anxiety, depression, and problem-solving. DBT adds concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication in stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sarah will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. She adjusts tools and pacing over time so the work feels useful and manageable rather than overwhelming.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls are close to an in-person conversation and allow for more interactive work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it simple to check in between sessions or to share thoughts when writing helps more than speaking. These options make scheduling easier and let people fit therapy into busy lives.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach combines Narrative Therapy with practical methods from CBT and DBT, plus Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set clear, achievable goals.
What is her background and experience?
She has 13 years of experience beginning in addiction counseling in 2009, and has worked in criminal justice settings, residential programs, and recovery services for women and children.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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