- CBT focused
- Strengths based
- Texan LPC
About Saundra
Saundra Rankin is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Texas with 23 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem and confidence struggles, and motivation problems. She also supports people facing grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, career dilemmas, bipolar challenges, compassion fatigue, and LGBT and family concerns.
She approaches therapy as a collaborative process. She sees the person in the room as the expert on their own life and draws on their strengths to solve problems. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than long lectures or confusing jargon.
Saundra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and then tries out new ways of thinking and acting. Treatment plans are shaped by what each person brings to sessions and by what feels most useful in daily life.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. She encourages small changes that add up over time, and she helps people practice new skills between meetings. The pace and focus depend on each person’s situation and goals.
Clients can expect a respectful, down-to-earth approach that centers their experience. If someone is ready to take a step toward feeling better, she offers guidance and practical tools to make that change more manageable.
How CBT can work for you online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In simple terms, it helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and practice different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve relationships.The therapeutic approach is hands-on and goal oriented. Sessions usually include setting clear targets, trying skills between sessions, and reviewing what did or did not help. This method is often useful for stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and some relationship or intimacy concerns.
Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques and a pace that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can involve adjusting methods as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. It can also let people use shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations when that better fits their routine.
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Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Texas, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Saundra works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues. She also supports people with grief, sleep problems, anger, career questions, bipolar management, compassion fatigue, LGBT and family concerns.
How would you describe the therapy approach and style?
Therapy is collaborative and practical, focusing on small, useful changes. Sessions aim to build on strengths and set clear, manageable goals.
What kind of experience does the therapist bring?
She has 23 years of professional work experience helping people with mood, stress, relationship, and life-change issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.