Sarah Williams, M.A.
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Treatment Approaches
Sarah has a passion for working with children ages 3 and older, adolescents, and young adults. Sarah believes in a non-judgmental and accepting approach to therapy in order to build a strong, therapeutic relationship with the client. Her approach integrates Adlerian, Person Centered, and Solution-Focused Therapies. Sarah's main interest and specialty is Play Therapy. Children communicate through play and engaging them in unstructured and non-directive play allows them to work through trauma and life changes. Sarah also enjoys working with adolescents in areas like depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. She has experience in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, behavioral problems in children and adolescents, social skills development, major life transitions, relationship difficulties and boundaries, and parent consultations.
Education and Training
Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood Development from The University of Alabama. There she worked closely with incoming students and their family members as member of the Parent Ambassadors program. Following graduation, she moved back to her native Texas to attend Dallas Baptist University where she earned a Master of Arts in Counseling. Sarah has received training in Trauma Informed Care, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, and Anger Management.
Background and Experience
Sarah has significant experience caring for and working with children. Sarah served as a Children's Ministry Coordinator where her responsibilities included working closely with children and families in the ministry, preparing and teaching Sunday school lessons, and coordinating community outreach events. She also spent several years working as an in-home caregiver of three children (ages 2-12). Sarah served as a Field Experience Intern at Child and Family Guidance Center of Texoma, a non-profit community mental health center. Sarah gained experience working with children and their families both individually and in group settings and was responsible for helping to create and lead a weekly parenting class.
Personal Statement
As a believer in Jesus Christ, my faith informs my beliefs, thoughts, and actions. The world we live in is fallen, painful and ever-changing.Every individual has experienced their own share of challenges and trauma. As a counselor, I provide my clients with a safe, supportive environment to process trauma, develop coping skills, and work through life's challenges. My goal is to walk along side my clients on their journey towards healing, insight, and self-discovery.
Sarah has a passion for working with children ages 3 and older, adolescents, and young adults. Sarah believes in a non-judgmental and accepting approach to therapy in order to build a strong, therapeutic relationship with the client. Her approach integrates Adlerian, Person Centered, and Solution-Focused Therapies. Sarah's main interest and specialty is Play Therapy. Children communicate through play and engaging them in unstructured and non-directive play allows them to work through trauma and life changes. Sarah also enjoys working with adolescents in areas like depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. She has experience in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, behavioral problems in children and adolescents, social skills development, major life transitions, relationship difficulties and boundaries, and parent consultations.
Education and Training
Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood Development from The University of Alabama. There she worked closely with incoming students and their family members as member of the Parent Ambassadors program. Following graduation, she moved back to her native Texas to attend Dallas Baptist University where she earned a Master of Arts in Counseling. Sarah has received training in Trauma Informed Care, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, and Anger Management.
Background and Experience
Sarah has significant experience caring for and working with children. Sarah served as a Children's Ministry Coordinator where her responsibilities included working closely with children and families in the ministry, preparing and teaching Sunday school lessons, and coordinating community outreach events. She also spent several years working as an in-home caregiver of three children (ages 2-12). Sarah served as a Field Experience Intern at Child and Family Guidance Center of Texoma, a non-profit community mental health center. Sarah gained experience working with children and their families both individually and in group settings and was responsible for helping to create and lead a weekly parenting class.
Personal Statement
As a believer in Jesus Christ, my faith informs my beliefs, thoughts, and actions. The world we live in is fallen, painful and ever-changing.Every individual has experienced their own share of challenges and trauma. As a counselor, I provide my clients with a safe, supportive environment to process trauma, develop coping skills, and work through life's challenges. My goal is to walk along side my clients on their journey towards healing, insight, and self-discovery.
