Call or text me directly at (512) 813-1337 to schedule!
In Network with: Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar Health, and Oxford
Out of Network fee: $160
*Sliding scale available based on need
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I provide virtual and in-person therapy to children (13+), teens, young adults, and families
Sarah Kendall, LCSW
My Areas of focus:
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Trauma/PTSD
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Sexual abuse and sexual assault
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Depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation
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Anxiety
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Life changes and transitions
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Behavioral issues in adolescents; oppositional defiance
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Family systems and Family conflict
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Parent Child Relationships
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ADHD support
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Disordered Eating/Eating Disorders
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Foster Care and Adoption support for children and families
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At-Risk Youth
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Inclusive of all identities, LGBTQIA+ ally
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Strengths based approach
Treatment approaches:
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Parent Child Care (PC-Care)
Phase Based Treatment for Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PBT for PSB)
Hi there and welcome! I’m so happy you’ve found my page. My name is Sarah and I am a therapist at Austin Counseling and Nutrition. I especially enjoy working with adolescents ages 13-17 as well as young adults. My specialty is working with individuals who have experienced sexual abuse or are/have been involved in the foster care system.
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When working with clients, I approach each interaction from a strengths-based, solution focused mindset while exploring the parts that make up the whole person. My goal is for every client who comes into my office to feel seen, heard, and comfortable. I value going at your own pace in therapy as I understand how hard it can be to open up about past traumas to yet another new person. I believe every individual is capable of integrating their past into who they are today and it is by examining where we come from that we become the most authentic versions of ourselves. '
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My clinical focus has been centered around supporting individuals with trauma/PTSD, sexual abuse, foster/adoptive children and families, as well as disordered eating. I work from a family systems approach that values the individual within the family and draw from different techniques such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR, Parent Child-Care (PC-Care), Phase Based Treatment for Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PBT for PSB), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Art Therapy.
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I have experience working as an adoption caseworker for Child Protective Services and believe it has given me a unique skillset to support young people and families navigating this difficult system. I have also worked in a Children’s Advocacy Center providing therapeutic care for adolescents and children who have experienced or witnessed sexual and physical abuse, domestic violence, and violent crimes.
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I see clients in-person at our office, and virtually. Our office in Northwest Austin allows me to provide therapy for people in Austin and many surrounding areas. I can provide therapy for clients who are virtual throughout Texas. If you feel that I may be a good fit to support you or your child, please reach out to me at (512) 813-1337  and I would be happy to set up a free 15-minute consultation call to see if we would be a good fit.
How I fill my free time:
* Going on adventures with my fur babies, Baylie, Ivy and Kylah
* Crocheting while watching Grey's Anatomy
* Cooking new recipes
* Being outside (as long as it's near water)
If you or your child are struggling with your relationship with food, your body, or wanting healing from trauma and difficulties from your past, feel free to reach out and connect with us. We provide eating disorder counseling and trauma counseling in person in Austin, Texas and virtually across Texas.