Sarah approaches treatment with a full range of theories and interventions to address individual needs. She practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy consistently, believing strongly in the positive impact of challenging and altering dysfunctional thought patterns.

Sarah’s professional training and experiences have influenced specialization in the areas of ADHD/Executive Functioning, Anxiety (including OCD), and PTSD. She also specializes in child and adolescent counseling with a focus on using developmentally appropriate techniques to address emotional and behavioral regulation, socialization, and child/parent communication. Additionally, Sarah works with adults struggling with Eating Disorders and is both professionally and personally experienced in working with active members of our military, veterans, and their families.

Sarah Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing therapy services to individuals of all ages (3+).

Education

• M.S. Counseling (2010)
  Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX)
• B.S. Criminology (2007)
  Minor in Psychology
  University of Texas at Dallas (Dallas, TX)

License, Certifications & Awards 

• Licensed Professional Counselor (#67777)
• Serving our Veterans Behavioral Health Certificate (2015)

Additional Training 

• Dallas Victim’s Outreach* – Crisis Intervention
  (2007-2016)
  *Training provided by The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center
• Systemic Treatment Planning with Children and Families
• Child-Centered Play Therapy

Professional Activities & Memberships

• Association for Play Therapy
• American Counseling Association (ACA)
• Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD)
• National Center for Crisis Management
• American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress