Mighty Oaks From Little Acorns Grow
​Dr. Sarah Carlson, LPC-S, RPT-S, E-RYT 200, YACEP, EMDR Trained
Owner & Director
Intake Director: Jessica Gustafson, MA, LPC, EMDR Trained
469.298.9449
info@mightyoakscounseling.com
Licensing and certifications
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Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor
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Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor
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Child-Centered Play Therapy - Supervisor
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Child-Parent Relationship Training - Supervisor
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EMDR-Trained
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Experienced - Registered Yoga Teacher 200
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Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
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Oh Baby! Fitness® Pre/Postnatal Certified Instructor
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Mindfulness Certification Training (MCT) Graduate
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Education
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Doctorate of Philosophy in Counseling from the University of North Texas
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Masters of Arts in Counseling from St. Edward's University
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Bachelors of Science in Applied Learning and Development from the University of Texas at Austin
Fees
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private pay $225/session
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Awards
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DFW Child magazine Mom-Approved provider 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024
Dr. Sarah E. Carlson, LPC-S, RPT-S,
Owner and Director
drsarah@mightyoakscounseling.com
469.844.0625
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I feel very lucky to have worked as a helping professional for the past 25 years. Starting as a dance teacher, nanny and kindergarten teacher, to then becoming a counselor, play therapist, yoga teacher, and university professor, I have found I gain as much from my relationships as my students and clients gain from their internal growth and change. Over the past 18 years, I have provided therapy services in a children and family home, schools, childcare centers, university counseling clinics, at a local non-profit, and in the private sector. Each experience is a meaningful one.
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I provide therapy from a humanistic, developmental perspective, meaning I focus on your past experiences and your current stressors to help you find relief. Our relationship is the most important part of therapy, so I strive to create a warm, safe, and compassionate place to help you grow. As someone who is a high-achiever with anxiety and attention difficulties, I understand how these things affect childhood, your teenage years, adulthood, social & romantic relationships, and parenting.
As someone who has sought out my own counseling, I know how validating it can be to work with someone who has gone through similar experiences. Pregnancy loss, infertility, and fertility treatments are unique in how they affect your day-to-day life, as well as your relationships. While the road to parenthood was not an easy one, it gifted me with a deep understanding of loss, infertility, fear, and postpartum anxiety. In 2024, I completed my Perinatal Mental Health training through Postpartum Support International. I look forward to providing the support and healing that were gifted to me during our journey.
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Finally, I know it can be scary to reach out, but remember, we were not meant to do this alone! Let me know how I can support you or your family today.
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Populations:
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children (ages 3-10)
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pre-teens (ages 10-14)
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teens (ages 14-18)
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adults (ages 18+)
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families
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Specializations:
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ADHD
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anxiety
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attachment/relationship concerns
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attachment-based trauma
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childhood trauma
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family system concerns
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family transitions
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food allergies
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giftedness
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infertility
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maternal/paternal health
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mindfulness/yoga
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parenting concerns
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perfectionism
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sibling relationships
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twice-exceptionalism
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twins and families with multiples

