Anxiety & Stress
Racing thoughts, overwhelm, and burnout — learning to quiet the noise and find steadier ground.
Road to Serenity Counseling, PLLC · San Antonio, Texas
Find your road
to serenity.
Warm, evidence-based therapy for teens, college students, and adults — in person in San Antonio and online across Texas. A space to slow down, breathe, and feel supported.
- Neuro‑affirming
- LGBTQIA2S+ affirming
- Judgment‑free
- Telehealth across Texas
Welcome
You don’t have to walk this road alone.
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek support for your healing journey. At Road to Serenity Counseling, our mission is to provide ethical, evidence-based therapy for adolescents, college students, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
We offer a steady, compassionate space — in person in San Antonio and through secure telehealth across Texas — where you can slow down, breathe, and feel heard, seen, and valued.
How to get started
About Me
Hello, and welcome — I’m Sarah.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC‑A) practicing under the clinical supervision of Dr. Kevin Milligan, PhD, LPC‑S. I’m a San Antonio native — born and raised — and a first-generation college graduate. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a pre-counseling concentration and a minor in Biology from Our Lady of the Lake University, and earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University–San Antonio.
I’ve worked with children, adolescents, college students, and young adults throughout my training and early clinical years. Here at Road to Serenity Counseling, you’ll find a supportive, neuro-affirming practice and a judgment-free space where you’ll feel heard, seen, and valued at the interpersonal level.
Education & Credentials
- MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling — Texas A&M University–San Antonio
- BA, Psychology (pre-counseling), minor in Biology — Our Lady of the Lake University
- LPC Associate, supervised by Dr. Kevin Milligan, PhD, LPC‑S
- San Antonio native · First-generation college graduate
My Therapeutic Approach
Eclectic, integrative, and centered on you.
My style of therapy is eclectic and integrative, drawing from solution-focused brief therapy, person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches and techniques. My approach to the therapeutic relationship is client-focused: we work collaboratively to find what fits best for your current needs and goals. I bring empathy, compassion, and patience to the work — whether you’re moving through a difficult season, a major life transition, relationship issues, college adjustment, or distress.
The Philosophy Behind My Work
Golden repair: the art of Kintsugi
I don’t see people as broken or in need of fixing. Life leaves marks on all of us, and those marks tell a story. The Japanese art of Kintsugi teaches that when something cracks, the repair can become part of its beauty. It’s a philosophy that embraces our human flaws, our fragility, and the truth that healing doesn’t erase what happened — it transforms it.
Kintsugi reminds us that adversity can shape us into someone stronger, more grounded, and more whole than before. That belief guides my work. Every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and understood. Every person deserves a space where their story is honored, not judged. And every person deserves support as they heal, grow, and reconnect with who they are becoming.
It’s an honor to walk alongside clients as they build resilience, embrace their authenticity, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Areas of Focus
Support for what you’re carrying
Whatever brings you here, you deserve care that meets you where you are. These are the concerns I most often help clients navigate.
Depression & Mood
Depression and mood-related disorders — rediscovering energy, meaning, and connection at your own pace.
ADHD, Autism & Executive Function
Neuro-affirming support that works with your brain, not against it — focus, routines, and self-understanding.
Trauma & PTSD
A safe, steady space to process what happened — including domestic violence intervention and prevention.
Life Transitions & College Adjustment
New chapters, new cities, new identities — support through school stressors and the seasons in between.
Relationships & Family Conflict
Peer relationships, partners, and family dynamics — communicating needs and setting boundaries with care.
I also provide support for
- Burnout
- LGBTQIA2S+
- Substance use & misuse
- Self-esteem
- Insomnia
- Women’s issues
- Intrapersonal issues
- Binge eating disorder
- Stress management
- School & academic stressors
- Peer relationships
- Domestic violence intervention & prevention
Types of Therapy
Evidence-based approaches, tailored to you
No single approach fits everyone. Together we’ll draw from these modalities to build something that fits your needs and goals.
-
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Builds on your existing strengths to create practical, meaningful change — often in a shorter timeframe.
-
Motivational Interviewing
A collaborative conversation style that strengthens your own motivation and commitment to change.
-
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Notice the thought patterns shaping your feelings and behaviors — and learn to gently reshape them.
-
Narrative Therapy
You are not the problem — the problem is the problem. Re-author the story you tell about your life.
-
Existential Therapy
Explores meaning, choice, and identity — especially through life’s big questions and transitions.
-
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Make room for difficult feelings while taking committed steps toward the life your values point to.
-
Multicultural Therapy
Honors your culture, identity, and lived experience as central — not incidental — to your healing.
-
Reality Therapy
Focuses on present choices and relationships, helping you meet your needs in ways that work for you.
-
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Grounding, breathwork, and present-moment awareness to calm the nervous system and build resilience.
Getting Started
Beginning therapy, step by step
-
Reach out
Request a free 15-minute phone consultation. We’ll talk briefly about what’s bringing you to therapy and answer any questions.
-
First session
We’ll go at your pace — exploring your story, your goals, and what feeling better would look like for you.
-
Walk the road together
We’ll build a collaborative plan using the approaches that fit you best, checking in along the way.
In person · San Antonio
Comfortable, private office sessions at
7201 Broadway, Ste 228
San Antonio, TX 78209
Online · All of Texas
Secure video sessions through a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, anywhere in Texas.
Who I work with
Adolescents, college students, and adults seeking individual therapy.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is an LPC Associate?
An LPC Associate (LPC‑A) is a fully trained, master’s-level counselor licensed by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council who is completing supervised clinical hours toward full licensure. I practice under the clinical supervision of Dr. Kevin Milligan, PhD, LPC‑S — which means your care benefits from an added layer of experienced oversight.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes — I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so we can talk about what’s bringing you to therapy and make sure we’re a good fit before you commit to anything.
What are your rates? Do you take insurance?
Please reach out for the most current information on session rates and insurance options. Upon request, you’ll receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected costs, as required by the No Surprises Act.
Is online therapy right for me?
Telehealth sessions are held over secure, HIPAA-compliant video and are just as personal and confidential as in-person sessions. They’re a great fit if you live outside San Antonio, have a busy schedule, or simply feel more comfortable at home. I can see clients located anywhere in Texas.
What happens in the first session?
The first session is about getting to know you — your story, what’s been weighing on you, and what you hope will change. There’s no pressure to share more than you’re ready to. We’ll move at your pace and start shaping goals together.
Is what I share confidential?
Yes. What you share in session is confidential, with a few legal exceptions related to safety that we’ll review together in your first session — you’ll always know exactly how your information is protected.
Currently accepting new clients
Ready to take the first step?
Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation — no pressure, no judgment. Just a conversation about where you are and where you’d like to go.
- sarah@roadtoserenitycounseling.com
- (210) 239-3312
- 7201 Broadway, Ste 228, San Antonio, TX 78209
- Telehealth across Texas