Sarah Vanderzanden, LCSW, TX | Psychotherapist

About Sarah Vanderzanden

Focus areas

Anger Management

Eating Disorder

Relationship Struggles

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Stress

Coping Mechanism Development

Premarital Conflict Resolution

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Coaching

Compassion Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sarah Vanderzanden

Hi there, I'm Sarah! Hello! My name is Dr. Sarah VanderZanden, PhD, and I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in couples counseling, military/veteran issues, PTSD/moral injury, as well as addiction. I earned my Master?s in Social Work from UT Health San Antonio | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. I am well versed in CBT and CPT and describe myself as a systems perspective therapist. My approach to therapy is dynamic and focuses on integrative, holistic, and cognitive methods that help patients make rational choices and understand the difference between normal and abnormal behaviors. My approach I approach therapy from a psychoanalytic foundation that focuses on uncovering unconscious motivations and meanings behind behaviors, feelings, and thoughts. I also incorporate a humanistic perspective that emphasizes the patient?s right to make sound decisions for themselves and feel comfortable developing into their full potential. My focus I typically work with clients over the age of 25. I work with all types of couples: monogamous, polyamorous, separated, divorced, dating, etc. I also work with clients who have identified with and served in the military, both active duty and veterans. I specialize in treating PTSD and moral injury. Additionally, I have an extensive background in addiction medicine, including drugs, alcohol, sex, and gambling. My communication style I consider myself up-front, energetic, and straightforward. As an active duty service member, I spend much of my time breaking down therapeutic dynamics for high-ranking personnel with strong goals and limited time. I inform my patients that working with me will be like taking a driver?s ed course?you are the primary driver, but as the road instructor, I always have access to the brakes. We can travel anywhere you want on your path. I will not make decisions for you, but I will challenge your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs as we navigate the journey together.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Hoarding Disorder

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Hoarding Disorder

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Dallas

Education and training

UT Health San Antonio | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1508374661

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What practice does Sarah Vanderzanden work with?

Sarah Vanderzanden works with Rula Health - Dallas.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sarah Vanderzanden?

Sarah Vanderzanden frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Sarah Vanderzanden on their profile.