Your Health & Well-Being Expert

Sarah McLaughlin, LCSW-S

Principal & Founder of Happy Healthy Collective

I earned my Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW) from the University of Texas at Austin in 2013 and my Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) in 2015. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside experts in diverse settings — including Texas hospitals, academic institutions, government agencies, and global corporations like TikTok and Google. These experiences have not only deepened my understanding of human resilience and well-being across different environments, but they’ve also shaped the inclusive, evidence-based approach I bring to both therapy and business consulting today.

My path into this work wasn’t shaped by textbooks alone — it was forged through my own lived experiences, unexpected setbacks, and learning to seek support along the way. Witnessing the transformative power of connection and healing inspired me to create Happy Healthy Collective — a compassionate space for personal growth, professional development, and organizational well-being.

I’m especially passionate about the connection between mind, body, and environment — exploring how our social, cultural, and professional spaces influence our health and resilience. Whether I’m partnering with individuals through therapy or collaborating with organizations through consulting, my approach is practical, compassionate, and tailored to your goals.

In therapy, I offer a flexible, collaborative space where we can use assessments to gain insight, track progress, and celebrate growth over time. For business clients, I offer consulting services designed to support employee well-being, enhance team resilience, and build healthy workplace cultures. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges or leading an organization through change, I’m here to support your next steps.

Book a free 15-minute consultation scheduling here or contact me to learn more.

A Happy Healthy Approach

Everyone deserves their own version of happy and healthy — a life that feels authentic and whole. My approach is rooted in honesty, compassion, and showing up for the hard conversations. Whether through therapy or business consulting, I help uncover strengths, navigate challenges with intention, and foster sustainable growth.

I consider how early experiences shape who we are and use mindset shifts and behavior change to embrace both struggle and growth. Whether you’re seeking personal healing or building a healthier workplace, I offer a supportive space for meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

    • Organizational Development & Change Management

    • Trauma & PTSD

    • Childhood Abuse & Neglect

    • Relationship Issues & Dysfunction

    • Life Transitions

    • Mood Disorders & Dysregulation

    • Personal Growth & Self-Esteem

    • Anger Management

    • Anxiety

    • Behavioral Issues

    • Bipolar Disorder

    • Career Counseling

    • Child Development

    • Codependency

    • Coping Skills

    • Depression

    • Domestic Violence

    • Dual Diagnosis

    • Emotional Disturbance

    • Family Conflict & Dysfunction

    • Foster & Adoption

    • First Responders

    • Grief & Loss

    • Impulse Control Disorders

    • Life Coaching

    • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

    • Panic Disorders

    • Parenting

    • Stress

    • Thinking Disorders

    • Women's Issues

Therapeutic Modalities

    • Attachment-Focused Psychotherapy

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

    • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

    • Narrative Therapy

    • Positive Psychology

    • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

    • Existential Therapy

    • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

    • Psychoanalytic Therapy

    • Professional Coaching

Trainings & Credentials

    • TBHEC Texas LCSW-S License #61822

    • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    • LGBTQIA+ Safe Zone

    • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

    • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

    • Trauma-Informed Care

    • Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)

    • Undoing Racism

    • Youth Mental Health

  • Sarah is smart, kind, and warm. She has a remarkable ability to meet you where you are with compassion and empathy.

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  • I appreciate you more than you will ever know. It's honestly the best I've felt in quite a while.

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  • She guides her clients towards wellness while making sure they feel seen and heard. Working with Sarah is a wonderful experience!

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  • You never gave up on me. Thank you for everything.

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  • Sarah's innovative approach blends motivation, unwavering support, and guidance to hold a space where clients feel empowered to overcome challenges.

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  • It was good to see you and get to talk. There's a lot I don't talk about with people, and it was good to talk with you.

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  • Her dedication to uplifting clients helps them gain clarity, fulfillment, and confidence.

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