Sarah Becker, LPC-A (She/Her)

Meet with Sarah

• In person at the North Austin office, and online appointments.
• Ages 18–50: Young Adults (18–25) and Adults (26–64)
• Languages: English.

Payment options: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Private Pay / Self Pay, and Sana.

Availability and insurance coverage are confirmed before scheduling.

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Professional profile

Sarah is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. She earned her Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Edward’s University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston.

Before becoming a counselor, Sarah worked as a teacher in the public school system as well as in applied behavior analysis. This gave her experience supporting a diverse population of people across many stages of life. During her clinical internship, she worked at a partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient substance recovery center with both teens and adults, providing individual and group therapy in clinical as well as experiential settings. She works with individuals across the lifespan and has experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, life transitions, substance use recovery, and neurodivergent experiences.

Outside of the therapy room, Sarah enjoys spending time in nature, reading, thrifting, and diving into her latest hyper-fixation hobby or creative project. She values autonomy, creativity, and compassion, both in life and in the work she does with clients.

Welcome

Hi there! I am really glad you’re here. Reaching out for support isn’t always easy, and I’m happy you’re taking steps towards healing.

I believe the heart of good therapy is a genuine connection and collaboration. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself. In this space, you can talk openly, feel understood, and know you’re not being judged. Along the way, I’ll listen closely, provide support, challenge you when it’s helpful, and celebrate your wins!

Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you and discover tools that support the life you want to live. The good, the bad, the scary, the beautiful- whatever you’re bringing with you, you’re

welcome here. Exactly as you are.

How I work

My approach to therapy is person-centered, which is a fancy way of saying: you’re the expert of your own life. I’m here to listen, ask good questions, and help you notice patterns or blind spots that might be hard to see on your own.

In the first few sessions, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and building a space where you can feel comfortable being real. We’ll talk about your story, what life looks like right now, what’s working, and what… isn’t. From there, we’ll start digging into whatever brought you to therapy in the first place.

Together we’ll find approaches that make sense for you, whether that’s processing tough experiences, shifting patterns that keep showing up, learning new coping tools, or getting clearer on what really matters to you. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all solution to mental health, so while my work is person-centered at its core, it is also integrative and eclectic to be tailored to your personal style and needs. Some other modalities we might work on together include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, narrative therapy, and more.

What Sarah helps with

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Boundaries
• Depression
• Identity Exploration
• LGBTQ+ Concerns
• Life Transitions
• Meaning & Purpose
• Midlife Transitions
• Neurodivergence
• Self-Esteem
• Stress
• Aging & Later-Life Adjustment
• Alternative Lifestyle Concerns
• Attachment Concerns
• Career Direction
• Caregiving Stress
• Giftedness
• Intergenerational Trauma
• Parenting
• People-Pleasing
• Perfectionism
• Relationship Concerns
• Work-Life Balance

Who Sarah works with

• Identity-Exploring Clients
• Artists & Creatives
• Bicultural / Multicultural Individuals
• College Students
• Intercultural Families
• Intergenerational Families
• LGBTQ+ Individuals
• Neurodivergent Individuals
• BIPOC Communities
• Caregivers
• Latino / Hispanic Communities
• Non-Monogamous / Polyamorous
• Parents & New Parents
• Sex-Positive Individuals
• Young Professionals

How Sarah works

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Art Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Expressive Arts Therapy
• Integrative Approach
• Mindfulness
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Person-Centered
• Play Therapy

Therapist spotlight

What made you decide to become a counselor?

I have always been drawn to this career path, but figured it would be something I worked towards later in life. After teaching in the public school system, I found myself struggling to balance the expectations of my administration and the emotional needs I was noticing in my students. I wasn’t finding joy in my work because of this. More than that, I wasn’t authentic to my values. I decided that I wanted to move towards a path that would allow me to directly support emotional and mental struggles. I’m so grateful that I did!

If you could teach the world one skill or technique to improve their lives, what would it be?

I would teach self-regulation. The world is vast and wacky. Many things are outside of our control, but we still have control over how we react and adapt to create a life that is joyful.

If you could recommend one book to all your clients, what would it be?

The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo - This is not a mental health-focused book, but it is one that I have recommended to many people in my life because of how impactful I found it to be for me. It’s a story about embracing change, overcoming fear, and following (or finding) your personal legend.

How do you personally practice self care?

I am a big hobbyist! I love relieving stress by moving my body physically through circus arts and rock climbing. As well as creatively through DIY projects, sewing, sculpting, building, whatever fascinates me.

Have you personally been in counseling and if so, what did you learn about yourself?

I have been and continue to have personal counseling. It's been a wild experience that I am grateful for. I learned myself. I learned my values, hopes, and dreams. I learned what activates me and what calms me down. I processed how these things came to be. It brought deep reflection, compassion, forgiveness, and growth.

How do you relate to Mindfulness? Give an example of how you incorporate it in your sessions.

Mindfulness is a skill that works best with continuous practice and adjustment. I always love to describe it as a muscle that needs to be used. Over time, the mindfulness skills we learn become muscle memory, and we can progressively overload more practices or adjust our routine. I am constantly working on my own mindfulness skills and would encourage it for my clients as well. Some examples we might discuss in counseling are mindful breathing, body checks, meditation, and journaling.

If you are hosting a dinner party, who are the 3 people you would invite and why?

My best friend, my older sister, and my big brother. I love spending time with the people I care about and have made deep connections with more than anything. Every social event is better when my bestie is on the invite list. As an adult, I don’t get to spend close to as much time with my siblings as I did when we were younger. Especially since we no longer live in the same cities. I miss that and love the moments when we can gather to catch up. It feels nostalgic and different at the same time.