Serving Burleson, Mansfield, Fort Worth, & Surrounding Areas In Texas
Hi, I’m Sarah. While I’m based in our Old Town Burleson office, my role as Operations Director often has me moving between locations supporting the broader Hillside team. When I’m not focused on operations, I’m doing what I love most – working with clients.
Becoming a marriage and family therapist felt like a natural extension of who I am—I’ve always been drawn to understanding how people heal, connect, and continue to grow, even through difficult experiences. We all want to thrive, and I believe curiosity is one of our greatest teachers.
Sarah’s path into marriage and family therapy has been shaped by a deep and ongoing curiosity about the human capacity for healing, connection, and growth—even in the face of adversity.
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Texas, where she was born, raised, and continues to serve. Sarah earned her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University in 2008. Since then, she has developed a specialization in infant and early childhood mental health, with a focus on promoting healthy relationships, healthy bodies, and supportive environments.
Her work has included serving as a Program Director of a children’s mental health program designed to identify challenges early and support families in building healthier, more sustainable trajectories. This experience has shaped not only her clinical work, but also her broader leadership perspective.
As Operations Director at Hillside, she brings that same systems-oriented lens—supporting the health and functionality of the practice so that both clients and clinicians can thrive. At the core of her work is a belief that the foundational principles of growth and connection apply across all stages of life.
In her words:
My path into this work felt both natural and meaningful, rooted in a genuine curiosity about how people heal, connect, and continue to grow.
Over time, I’ve come to believe that the same principles that help a child thrive—safe relationships, supportive environments, and attuned care—are just as important for adults.
I also find that this work is never one-sided. There is something meaningful in the way we learn from one another through the process, and I value the shared wisdom that develops along the way.
Life often holds both joy and difficulty at the same time. There are seasons that feel overwhelming, testing our capacity to adapt and make sense of what we’re experiencing. I believe we are not meant to navigate those moments alone, and that growth is often supported through connection, expanded perspective, and self-compassion.
My goal is to offer a steady, supportive space where you can explore what life has brought to the table—making room for understanding, healing, and a deeper sense of connection with yourself and others.
I am a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner, which has shaped my understanding of how our well-being is rooted not only in relationships, but also in our connection to our own bodies. I believe the body communicates important information about our needs, and through attunement and mindfulness, we can begin to better understand ourselves and respond with greater care and intention.
I also have a strong interest in working with couples and families, recognizing the importance of the relational system as it evolves over time. Using frameworks such as the Sound Relationship House Theory developed by John Gottman, I support couples in strengthening connection, navigating challenges, and rebuilding trust where needed.
More broadly, I tend to view growth through a systems lens—understanding that individuals, relationships, and environments are all interconnected. This perspective shapes both my clinical work and my role within Hillside, where I value creating spaces that support clarity, connection, and the ability to thrive.
At the heart of it all is a belief that we are wired for connection—that we long to feel safe, understood, and able to be fully ourselves.
"A baby is born with a need to be loved, and never outgrows it." - Frank A. Clark
At every stage of life, that need for connecting and understanding remains - and it is something I hold with care in this work.
