Therapist profile
Sarah Behrens, LMFT
Texas
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Stress and Relationship work
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Texas / 203641
- NPI1295434942
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Anger and emotion skills
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting and relationships
About Sarah
Sarah Behrens is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strains, addiction, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and focus on practical ways to manage everyday problems.
Before private practice, she worked in diverse settings including a juvenile detention center and a psychiatric and substance abuse facility. Those roles shaped a direct style that aims to address pressing problems and everyday functioning. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding.
In sessions she keeps the work practical and goal-oriented. Conversations often focus on what is happening now, how feelings and behaviors connect, and what small changes could reduce stress or prevent angry outbursts. Coaching-style supports such as planning, rehearsing responses, and tracking progress are part of the work when helpful.
Sarah also addresses relationship communication, sexual health and alternative sexual cultures, neurodiversity topics such as autism and ADHD, and common concerns like guilt, shame, or seasonal mood changes. She helps people who want to quit smoking or vaping, manage compassion fatigue, or cope with life transitions.
Her approach is straightforward and action-focused. Prospective clients should use the site matching questionnaire to choose online therapy options and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Sarah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on observable thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thinking and test more balanced thoughts; it is useful for anxiety, low mood, and frustration. Another approach concentrates on skill-building for emotion regulation and communication, teaching practical steps to reduce reactivity and improve interactions with others.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review concerns, goals, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they choose techniques to try, track what helps, and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the person's life and goals.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the exact options before booking. Online sessions often make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people use a phone-only option when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Ask about session length, frequency, and any technical details during the initial scheduling step so sessions match daily routines and responsibilities.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting strain, addiction, anger, and related concerns listed on her profile.
How would she approach anger and temper issues?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to identify triggers, practice alternative responses, and build skills to reduce reactive behavior.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of clinical experience and has worked in settings such as a juvenile detention center and psychiatric and substance abuse facilities.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.