Business Details
Therapy for Women's Mental Health in Austin
Founded on personal and professional experience, our practice specializes in supporting women navigating the emotional complexities of infertility, pregnancy, motherhood, and parenting. With a background in corporate advertising and a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I bring a unique perspective to therapy rooted in interpersonal neurobiology and trauma-informed care. My approach combines specialized training in EMDR, Relational Life Therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients cultivate self-compassion, navigate life transitions, and break cycles of burnout.As a licensed professional counselor in Texas, I prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where women can unlearn harmful patterns and rediscover their sense of self beyond societal expectations. My work is informed by both academic expertise and lived experience, including overcoming infertility and pregnancy loss, to provide empathetic, evidence-based support tailored to each client's unique journey.
Services
Infertility Counseling
Pregnancy Loss Support
Postpartum Therapy
Parenting Stress Management
Perinatal Mental Health
Highlights and features
- Specialized training in maternal mental health and infertility grief
- Combines neuroscience with practical tools for emotional regulation
- Offers free initial consultation for therapist-client compatibility
- Maintains referral network for comprehensive perinatal care
- Emphasizes anti-racist, social justice-informed practice
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) | TX License #82228
- EMDR Trained
- Relational Life Therapy, Level 1
What people say
Compassionate support
Safe space
Practical tools
Anti-racist approach
Neuroscience expertise
Services
Infertility Counseling
Specialized therapy for women navigating infertility challenges and pregnancy loss. Combines grief processing with practical tools to manage anxiety and relationship strain. Focuses on cultivating resilience while exploring treatment options or alternative family-building paths. Addresses systemic pressures affecting emotional well-being during this journey.
Postpartum Therapy
Support for women experiencing identity shifts and emotional challenges during pregnancy and postpartum. Uses nervous system regulation techniques to manage anxiety and overwhelm. Helps clients navigate matrescence - the transformational period similar to adolescence. Focuses on self-compassion over perfectionism while addressing societal expectations.
Parenting Stress Management
Therapy addressing parental burnout and intergenerational trauma patterns. Teaches nervous system regulation to improve parent-child interactions. Explores how personal history impacts parenting style while developing boundary-setting skills. Emphasizes repair over perfection in parent-child relationships through evidence-based techniques.
Perinatal Mental Health
Specialized care for women facing mental health challenges during pregnancy or after childbirth. Addresses anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders using trauma-informed approaches. Provides tools for managing high-risk pregnancies and navigating postpartum transitions with self-compassion and practical support systems.
Neuroscience-Informed Therapy
Integrates interpersonal neurobiology principles to help clients understand mind-body connections. Uses DEEP therapy techniques and mindfulness practices to regulate emotional responses. Focuses on how early experiences shape current challenges while developing personalized strategies for nervous system regulation and emotional resilience.
People
Sara Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed therapist in Austin with specialized training in maternal mental health, EMDR, and relational life therapy. Combines neuroscience with practical tools to support women through infertility, pregnancy loss, and parenting challenges. Holds MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and maintains active anti-racist practice commitments.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you use?
I integrate interpersonal neurobiology, EMDR, and relational life therapy techniques tailored to each client's needs. Sessions focus on nervous system regulation and practical tools for emotional resilience.
Do you accept insurance?
I don't accept insurance directly but provide superbills for potential reimbursement. Many clients use out-of-network benefits or flexible spending accounts to cover therapy costs.
Are virtual sessions available?
Yes, I offer secure online therapy for clients in Texas. Virtual sessions maintain the same confidentiality and effectiveness as in-person meetings while offering greater flexibility.
What are your cancellation policies?
Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours notice incur the full fee, but I allow one free cancellation annually to accommodate unexpected schedule changes.
Do you work with men as well?
My practice currently focuses on women's unique mental health challenges, particularly related to fertility, pregnancy, and parenting. I can provide referrals for male-identified clients needing support.
How do you handle mental health crises?
I don't provide crisis counseling. For emergencies, contact local crisis lines at 512-472-4357 or call 911. I maintain referral networks for urgent mental health needs requiring specialized care.
