About Sarah Alanis
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Psychological Trauma
Insomnia
Sleep Problems
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Therapy
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Sarah Alanis
Hi, I’m Sarah Alanis, a Therapist and Licensed Psychological Associate at Sugar Land Psychological Associates. I work with children age five and older, adolescents, and adults seeking thoughtful, individualized care that feels intentional rather than generic. Many clients come in wanting more than symptom relief alone. They want to better understand themselves, their patterns, and how to move forward in a sustainable way.
Much of my work focuses on trauma and post-traumatic stress, particularly how trauma affects the body, nervous system, sleep, and emotional functioning long after difficult experiences have passed. Clients often describe hypervigilance, intrusive memories, emotional numbing, irritability, or persistent internal tension even when life outwardly appears stable. I approach trauma work in a paced, attuned way, helping clients build emotional regulation, safety, and trust over time.
My trauma-focused foundation developed during practicum training at a Crisis Center and Children’s Advocacy Center, where I worked with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, and acute distress. That experience grounded me in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and DBT-informed skills for emotional regulation and stabilization.
Before private practice, I worked as a Registered Behavior Technician, supporting neurodivergent children and families navigating autism spectrum presentations, developmental differences, and behavioral challenges. That background continues to inform my work, especially with children and families.
I also focus on insomnia, particularly when sleep disruption is linked to trauma, anxiety, hyperarousal, or nightmares. My clinical style balances empathy with structure, and clients often describe my approach as grounded, intentional, and respectful of their pace.
What should a new client know about working with you?
New clients can expect a therapy process that is thoughtful, structured, and tailored to their pace. Early sessions focus on understanding what is bringing them in, how symptoms are affecting daily life, and what patterns may be maintaining distress. My approach is collaborative and grounded, drawing from trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT-informed skills, and practical strategies that help clients build insight, emotional regulation, and lasting change over time
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Initial sessions focus on understanding what is bringing a client in, how symptoms are affecting daily life, and what personal history or patterns may be contributing to distress. From there, treatment goals are developed collaboratively, with sessions tailored to the client’s needs and pace. Depending on the concern, therapy may include trauma-focused work, emotional regulation skills, cognitive strategies, and practical tools that support steady progress over time
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I also offer a private pay rate of $155 for your intake (first) session, and $100 for subsequent individual 50-minute therapy sessions.
Office location
Sarah Alanis, MS, LPA also offers online video visits for patients
Sugar Land Psychological Associates, PLLC
2245 Texas Dr, Ste 300, Office #363, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- The University of Texas at Tyler, Master's in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1902376056
How soon can I make an appointment with Sarah Alanis?
Generally, Sarah Alanis has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Sarah Alanis's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Sarah Alanis accepting new patients?
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Can I make an appointment with Sarah Alanis online?
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Where is Sarah Alanis's office located?
Sarah Alanis has 2 office locations, including in Broaddus and Sugar Land, view full addresses on Sarah Alanis's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Sarah Alanis?
Sarah Alanis frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Sarah Alanis on their profile.
What languages does Sarah Alanis speak?
Sarah Alanis speaks English.