Sara Schluender

I grew up in central Florida and earned my Bachelor of Science in Family and Child Sciences from Florida State University, followed by a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida. During graduate school, I gained experience working in a treatment facility and with college students at USF, advocating for children’s educational needs while they balanced mental health treatment. This exposure led to my interest in behavior-focused therapy, particularly in using exposure techniques.

I’ve worked with children, teens, and adults dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, Tourette's, and disordered eating.

My approach to therapy is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and I have experience in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to share their experiences and take steps toward positive change.