Sarah VanderZanden , LCSW

Sarah VanderZanden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with ten years of professional experience. She has supported clients facing stress and anxiety, people coping with addictions, members of the military and veterans, and those navigating relationship challenges and family conflicts. As an LCSW - a credential indicating specialized training in clinical social work - she uses that background to offer practical guidance rooted in clinical knowledge and real-world experience.

She approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that clients are the experts of their own stories and already possess resources to help them move forward. Taking the first step toward a more satisfying and resilient life requires courage, and she aims to provide steady support throughout that process. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, respect for each person’s perspective, and helping clients identify strategies that fit their situation and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the patterns of connection formed in close relationships. It helps clients explore how early bonds influence current reactions in relationships and supports rebuilding trust, security, and more adaptive ways of relating to others.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and priorities. The therapist provides empathic listening and supports clients in discovering their own solutions, which can be helpful for people seeking direction, self-understanding, or relief from overwhelm.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their commitment to change. It is often used when clients want support making behavioral changes, including addressing addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Sarah collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This process is shared and flexible, allowing adjustments as work progresses.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer practical flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change, while still allowing licensed professionals and therapists to provide focused support.