Sarah VanderZanden , LCSW

Sarah VanderZanden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 10 years of professional experience. As an LCSW she has advanced training in clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention and applies that background to support individuals navigating emotional and life challenges.

Her work has focused on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address substance use and addictions, and cope with military and veteran-related concerns. She also supports clients working through relationship tensions and family conflicts, using practical strategies and empathic listening to address the issues that matter most to them.

Sarah approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to overcome obstacles. She frames seeking help as a courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady support throughout the change process, partnering with clients to set goals and build skills that fit their values and daily realities.

Attachment-Informed and Client-Centered Care Online

Sarah draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust, helping clients struggling with closeness, abandonment, or attachment-related distress to identify and shift unhelpful patterns. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals guide the process and the therapist follows the client’s lead to build self-understanding and confidence. Additionally, Motivational Interviewing is used to support clients ambivalent about change, offering gentle, goal-focused conversations that clarify values and strengthen motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Sarah collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds so the work feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and people in different locations. These options make it easier to connect with a therapist from home, during breaks, or while traveling, and to choose the communication style that best supports ongoing engagement and consistent care.