Sarah Soto , LPC

Sarah Soto is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with six years of experience supporting people through trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship challenges, and self-image concerns. Grounded in a person-centered, integrative, and eclectic orientation, she blends clinical training with a warm, humanistic presence to help clients move toward their goals. She has completed specialized training in EMDR, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, sexual trauma treatment, and addictions work, and she has led mindfulness trainings and stress-relief exercises in clinical settings.

Sarah holds a Masters Degree in Counseling and two bachelor degrees - one in English and one in Radio, Television, and Film - and she is also a Nationally Certified Counselor. Her LPC credential identifies her as a licensed counselor authorized to practice in Texas. She has developed strong therapeutic relationships with people from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, ages, and life stages, and she identifies as culturally competent and as an advocate for queer and gender non-conforming individuals.

In session, Sarah begins by attending to the person, their energy, and their goals, combining intuition with information to tailor interventions. She values authenticity, presence, empathy, patience, and skill, and she uses techniques that fit each individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. She emphasizes collaboration, celebrates small and large changes, and approaches therapy as both an art and a science while supporting clients toward practical growth and insight.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sarah Soto integrates several evidence-based techniques into her practice to address trauma, mood concerns, and behavioral patterns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps people process traumatic memories by using structured bilateral stimulation alongside guided recall, often reducing the intensity of distressing memories and associated reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - skills that are helpful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Mindfulness-based interventions teach present-moment awareness and simple breathing or grounding practices that can reduce stress and improve coping with anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah works collaboratively with each person to identify techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences, explaining options and adjusting methods as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling, access from home, and the ability to continue work between sessions. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency and tailor communication to what feels most practical and effective for each client while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.