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  • Sara Aguilar MEd, LPC

    Certified Grief Informed Professional

    Adult Therapist

     

    Location: Telehealth Texas wide

    English | Spanish

     

    About Me

    Life can be beautiful, but it can also be heavy. Sometimes, in trying to keep up with everything and everyone, we lose touch with ourselves. We start to feel anxious, down, or disconnected—and maybe we forget what joy even feels like. My goal is to help you find your way back to yourself and to the life you want to live.

    I work with people who are ready to face anxiety, depression, or self-doubt head-on and take back their peace. Therapy with me is a space where you can slow down, breathe, and simply be you. Together, we’ll explore what’s been weighing you down, build coping tools that actually fit your life, and rediscover your strength and confidence.

    I’ve seen some of the darkest parts of the world, and that’s what drives me to help others create and nurture their own light. I truly believe there’s always room for healing, growth, and joy—no matter what you’ve been through. My hope is simple: that our work together helps you smile again. The world can be difficult, but therapy doesn’t have to be.

    Whether you prefer sessions in English or Spanish, I’d be honored to walk beside you on this journey—un día a la vez, one day at a time.

    Professional Background

    • Licensed Professional Counselor
    • Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Therapist (CBTi)
    • Certified Grief Informed Professional
    •  The Columbia- Suicide Severity Rating Scale-Trained
    •  Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) trained | 2017
    • Certified Substitute Teacher -Region One ESC | 2023

     Educational Background

    • Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | 2023
    • Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Addiction Studies at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | 2019

    Modalities

    Cognitive-Behavior Therapy

     Humanistic Therapy

    Motivational Interviewing

    Person-Centered Therapy

    Solution-Focused Therapy

    Specialties

    Adjustment Difficulties, Anxiety (Generalized, panic, social), Boundaries, Communication Skills, College Students, Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, Peer Relationships, Relationships, Self- Esteem, Stress, Trauma, Women’s issues

    More about Sara

    She has a profound love for reading. Sara enjoys romance, fantasy, and a mix of genres that allow her to escape and find adventures. Reading allows her to experience different characters’ emotions and situations, fostering a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives. Sara is also a music fan, as it is a universal language that has the power to evoke emotions, create memories, and bring people together. She also is a cat mom to Martin, her rescued fur baby.