Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Saundra works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas, Louisiana
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Saundra
Saundra Rankin is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and shifting life challenges. She supports people coping with depression, self-esteem issues, relationship strain, sleep problems, career stress, and grief. Her approach is practical and straightforward, aimed at helping people take real steps toward feeling better.
She works from the belief that each person knows their own story. That means she helps people use their existing strengths to face challenges.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on clear goals and small changes that add up over time. Saundra draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. She uses that to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding.
Sessions are conversational and oriented toward skills people can practice between meetings. With 23 years of experience licensed in Texas, she brings long-term practice in common life struggles like motivation, intimacy-related issues, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related topics. Her style is steady and encouraging, aimed at building confidence and coping skills.
People can expect direct, respectful dialogue and practical tools to use day to day. Saundra emphasizes collaboration, so treatment plans reflect each person’s goals and pace. She offers several online formats to fit different schedules and needs.
What Saundra works with
Everything Saundra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Saundra's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
Approaches Saundra lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How CBT and online sessions can help with everyday stress
Saundra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT looks at patterns that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to try different responses; this can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, anger, and motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works together with each person to pick strategies that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That means plans are adjusted as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Online therapy gives flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow for longer, face-to-face conversations. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when video is not needed. Live chat or text messaging work well for shorter check-ins, quick skills practice, or keeping momentum between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily routines while focusing on skill-building and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Saundra
What concerns does Saundra help with?
Saundra supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem issues, grief, sleep problems, career stress, bipolar concerns, intimacy-related issues, LGBT matters, family tensions, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on clear goals and skills people can use between sessions. She aims to help clients build on their strengths and make small changes that add up.
What is Saundra's professional background?
She has 23 years of professional experience working with a range of life challenges and emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas as an LPC in LA and TX.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.