Sarah Duncan, LCSW
Helping people untangle life stressors and relationships
Details
| Name | Sarah Duncan |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas, Tennessee |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Sarah
Sarah Duncan is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and life changes. She draws on nine years of clinical experience and aims to make the first steps toward therapy feel manageable for busy parents and caregivers. Clients can expect straightforward conversation and a steady focus on what matters most to them.
Sarah prioritizes a nonjudgmental space where people can speak about their thoughts and feelings.
Background and approach
She also incorporates practical work on money and financial stress when that is part of the problem. Her approach mixes Narrative Therapy with acceptance- and skills-based practices. That means she pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves, gently questions unhelpful patterns, and helps craft new, more helpful ways of seeing challenges.
She also uses cognitive and mindfulness tools to reduce overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Sarah is licensed as an LCSW in Texas and Tennessee and has worked in settings that addressed mood disorders, trauma, and addiction concerns. She brings a calm, organized style to sessions and keeps the focus on short-term goals and usable strategies.
Sessions are offered in English and delivered online through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the household routine.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Sarah works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: 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
Approaches that guide online sessions
Many of Sarah's online sessions draw on Narrative Therapy, which looks at the stories people tell about their lives and helps reshape those stories into more helpful ones. This approach can be useful when someone feels stuck in a pattern or wants to change how they view past events.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to teach ways of making room for difficult thoughts while moving toward valued actions. ACT is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. In addition, client-centered work underpins her style, which means sessions focus on listening, empathy, and meeting each person where they are.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they try methods, review how they feel, and adjust the plan over time so it fits daily life and changing needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and exercises. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text can be used for shorter check-ins or when it helps to write things out. These options offer flexibility to fit sessions into work, school runs, or caregiving routines.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Sarah address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related areas such as caregiver stress and money concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sarah creates a nonjudgmental, conversational atmosphere and focuses on practical steps. She combines storytelling work with skills to manage thoughts and emotions.
What is her clinical background?
She has nine years of professional therapy experience and has helped people with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and substance-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and Tennessee and practices from Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
Therapy is offered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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