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Saundra Rankin

Renew perspective, build sustainable skills

LPC Texas

Experience
23 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Saundra

Saundra Rankin is a licensed professional counselor in Texas with 23 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, grief, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on a strengths-based perspective, inviting clients to recognize the resources they already possess while working toward clearer goals and healthier coping patterns. Her approach emphasizes practical strategies to manage emotions, improve motivation, and address intimacy or career-related concerns.

Rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rankin blends collaborative problem solving with skill-building to help clients reframe unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She frames the first step toward change as an act of courage and aims to provide steady, supportive guidance as clients experiment with different ways of responding to stressors.

Available to English-speaking clients in Texas, she offers a calm, pragmatic presence for those seeking more satisfaction and balance in daily life.

Practical Therapies Online That Focus on Change

Many clients benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify patterns of thinking that contribute to distress and teaches concrete skills for shifting thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, anger, and motivation problems.

Rankin’s work emphasizes collaborative treatment planning; she partners with clients to determine which strategies make the most sense for their goals and life circumstances. Together they explore options, try skill-building exercises, and adjust plans based on what is most helpful, creating a tailored path rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online therapy formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while juggling work, family, or travel, and allow clients to access therapeutic tools and coaching in ways that fit their daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship matters, self-esteem, grief, sleep problems, anger, career challenges, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, intimacy-related concerns, and LGBT-related issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is strengths-focused and collaborative, helping clients identify existing resources while teaching practical strategies to manage thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She brings 23 years of professional work experience to her practice, drawing on that background to inform treatment planning and skill development.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas; license details on file are LA LPC 2699 and TX LPC 19731.
Does she work with non-English speaking or international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Clients may meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Pricing varies by location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Texas, Louisiana

Languages

English