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Sarah Duncan

Sarah Duncan, LCSW

Texas

LCSW - Family of origin and stress concerns

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  • Family of origin issues
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Financial therapy

About Sarah

Sarah Duncan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and Tennessee with nine years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, depression, and the practical changes life brings.

She also offers work around addiction, caregiving strain, and financial issues. Family of origin issues are part of her focus when the patterns people grew up with still affect their choices now. Sessions address intimacy concerns, self-esteem, and career or midlife questions as they relate to everyday functioning.

Her approach mixes straightforward, evidence-based methods. Sarah uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. She draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and take small steps that fit daily life.

Narrative methods are used to help people reframe stories they repeat about themselves and their families. Mindfulness practices are introduced in short, practical ways to reduce overwhelm and improve attention to what matters most.

Sarah explains things plainly and focuses on what can change now. She asks direct questions, listens to what matters to each person, and works with them to set clear, reachable goals. To begin, users choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values, helping with anxiety, depression, and decision points. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with practical exercises to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, letting the person lead the topics while the therapist reflects and helps organize thoughts.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Sarah will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision is revisited as goals change or progress is made.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove commute time. Online work also makes it simpler to continue therapy across moves within the same state, but check the listings for location-specific details and the exact session formats offered.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

Texas, Tennessee

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, depression, addictions, caregiver strain, and related life changes.

How would she describe her therapy style?

She uses clear, practical methods and focuses on small, doable steps. Conversations aim to identify patterns and create realistic goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional therapy experience working in clinical settings and with individual concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in Texas and Tennessee, and she practices out of Texas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing depends on your selected location.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.

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