Hi, I'm Sarah.

If you’ve ever noticed that stress doesn't just stay in your head—that it shows up in your jaw, your stomach, or a general sense of exhaustion—you already understand the core of how I work.

I’m a native Austinite, a mom of two boys, and a counselor who arrived at psychotherapy after spending nearly 15 years as an acupuncturist. Day in and day out in my acupuncture practice, I saw firsthand how deeply our emotional lives impact our physical bodies. Clients would come in for chronic pain, illness, or fatigue, and as we worked together, it often became clear how much unexpressed stress, grief, or trauma their nervous systems were quietly carrying.

That experience changed my direction. I realized I was most drawn to helping people in a psycho-emotional way. In fact, I began to feel that this was what I was best suited for as a practitioner as well. My approach to therapy is informed by my holistic health background, which taught me to see the individual as a connected entity to their environment, with careful consideration of mind, body, & spirit.

You became a COACH because you want to help people to grow.

But you know most coaching techniques barely scratch the surface of what's actually driving your clients.

The CORE Training was built for coaches who are ready to work at a different depth

Yes, I want this!

What Sessions Feel Like

I bring warmth, humor, creativity, and lots of down-to-earth curiosity into my sessions. Healing deep patterns takes real work, but that doesn't mean our sessions can't feel relaxed, human, and welcoming of every side of you. I consider it a great privilege to sit alongside people as they explore their inner worlds and get to know themselves more deeply.

Because lasting change rarely happens from the "shoulders up" alone, we work from the bottom up—combining depth psychotherapy with mindfulness and body-centered tools.

Here is some of what we might draw on together:

· Somatic Experiencing (SE): A gentle, body-based trauma approach that helps release stored stress and teaches your nervous system how to settle into safety again.

· Internal Family Systems (IFS): A compassionate way to get to know the different "parts" of yourself—including your inner critic or the parts carrying anxiety—without judging them.

· Relational & Experiential Work: Moving past just talking about an issue, so you can actually feel and practice new ways of being in real time.

Who I Work With

I love working with people who are looking for a deeper, more embodied way through what they're carrying. My areas of focus include:

· Trauma Recovery:

Healing acute or complex trauma, resolving nervous system overwhelm, and learning to feel safe & grounded in your body again.

· Mind-Body Stress & Chronic Issues:

Working with burnout and stress-related health conditions that traditional talk therapy hasn't fully reached.

· Women, Teens & Young Adults:

Navigating identity, big life shifts, relationships, and self-discovery.

· Helping Professionals:

Renewing purpose, navigating compassion fatigue and work-life balance, finding techniques that help high functioning individuals feel nourished and centered in their work.

Practice Details & Investment

Sarah Senter Luikart is completing practicum requirements for the Master of Arts in Counseling program at St. Edward’s University. She is Supervised by Tori Olds, PHD, Licensed Psychologist, TX License #34301.

Format & Location

Virtual Therapy Across Texas: All sessions are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth video platform.
Location Requirement: Available to anyone physically located in the state of Texas.

Fees & Payment

Session Rate: $80 per 50-minute individual session.

As a counseling intern working under clinical supervision, I am able to offer high-quality somatic and depth-oriented care at a reduced self-pay rate. Our work will be supervised by Dr. Tori Olds, who has extensive experience in training and supervising experiential therapeutic work.
Payment Methods: Credit, debit, and HSA/FSA cards accepted.

Note: Student intern services are self-pay only and generally not eligible for insurance reimbursement.

Education & Credentials

MA in Counseling (Candidate) – St. Edward’s University
Somatic Experiencing (SE) Practitioner – Intermediate Level
Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM)
BA in Psychology

I look forward to meeting you...

Sarah is supervised by Dr. Tori Olds.

Tori can be reached at support@toriolds.com / 508 Deep Eddy Ave., Austin TX, 78703.