Compassionate therapy to support you through life's struggles
​
Successful therapy depends on the therapist's ability to connect with the client, understand their goals, adapt to their needs, and cultivate a safe, secure space in which to foster emotional awareness and personal growth. I strive to tailor every aspect of my integrative therapeutic approach to provide the individual, couple, or family with an experience that fully embraces these principles.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I embrace a multilingual as well as multicultural therapeutic space and I am deeply passionate about empowering individuals. While I am here to guide you through the process, this is your process, and I want to aid you in finding your strengths so that you can be in charge of your journey.
Starting therapy can be intimidating and overwhelming. Please call me for an initial phone consultation where we can discuss any concerns or questions you might have, as well as assess client-therapist fit. I am offering tele-video sessions during this time. I am looking forward to hearing from you and being part of your journey.
Sara Riesner, MA, LPC
Areas of Specialty
-
Neurodivergent Support: Providing affirming therapy tailored to the unique strengths and challenges of neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and autism.
​
-
Trauma-Informed Care: Offering specialized support for healing from trauma, including complex trauma, dissociation, and PTSD. Utilizing evidence-based practices such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to foster recovery and resilience.
​
-
Anxiety and Mood Disorders: Helping clients manage and reduce symptoms of anxiety and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, promoting emotional well-being and stability.
​
-
Phobias and OCD: Providing effective treatment for phobias and OCD, using evidence-based approaches to help clients manage and reduce their symptoms, improve their daily functioning, and increase their overall quality of life.
​
-
Relationship Counseling: Assisting individuals and couples in navigating relationship challenges, improving communication, and enhancing connection and intimacy through approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
​
-
Stress Management: Offering techniques and strategies to effectively manage and reduce stress, enhancing overall quality of life and mental health. Incorporating mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioral strategies.
​
-
Grief and Loss Counseling: Supporting individuals through the process of grieving, helping them find meaning, comfort, and healing after loss. Utilizing approaches such as grief counseling and narrative therapy.
​
-
Parent Coaching: Providing parents with effective strategies to support their children’s growth and development, fostering positive family dynamics. Drawing from Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), strategies for managing challenging behaviors, and humanistic approaches to help parents understand and connect with their children.
​
-
Immigration Evaluations: Conducting thorough assessments and providing evaluations for immigration cases, focusing on hardship waivers and cancellation of removal evaluations.
​
-
Life Transitions: Guiding clients through significant life changes such as career shifts, relocations, and personal transformations, helping them navigate and adapt to new circumstances.
​
-
Support for Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harm, and Suicidal Behaviors: Offering compassionate and comprehensive care for individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and suicidal behaviors, focusing on safety, stabilization, and ongoing support.​
​
-
CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia): Providing structured, evidence-based therapy to address insomnia and improve sleep quality. Utilizing cognitive and behavioral strategies to help clients develop healthier sleep habits and manage sleep-related thoughts and behaviors.
01.
We provide services for children, teenagers, and adults. We pride ourselves on offering a safe, welcoming space in which you can explore, process, and grow. Our areas of specialty are:
-
Anxiety and mood disorders (i.e., depression)
-
Phobias and OCD
-
Neurodivergent populations (ADHD and Autism)
-
Adjustment disorders, stress management, and life transitions.
-
Trauma, grief, and divorce
02.
We offer a broad range of support for parents at various stages of their journey, from transitioning into parenthood, to understanding and coping with a temperament mismatch between parent and child, to the inevitable changes and transitions brought on by adolescence.
At Multicultural Therapy, we strive to help you understand your child's experiences and to recognize the role you play in your child's struggles so that you and your child can nurture and enjoy a stronger bond with one another.
03.
During our time together you and your partner will develop a broader perspective with an emphasis on learning how to listen to each other's needs as well as honoring your needs as individuals. Our goal is to aid you in understanding what triggers and dynamics are at play in your relationship and to foster healthy communication. We want you to leave with an effective set of tools and techniques, empowering you to overcome any new challenges that might arise post therapy.
Immigration Evaluations
Welcome to our Immigration Evaluation section. We provide Clinical Evaluations, including evaluation for Extreme Hardship Waivers and Cancelation of Removal. We provide services in English and Spanish, and we work with adults as well as children.
Immigration Reports
An Immigration Evaluation is a report prepared by a qualified clinician following a comprehensive assessment. This report serves as a valuable resource for your immigration attorney to support your case. We understand the challenges and hardships that come with the immigration process. We conduct thorough evaluations so you can provide the necessary documentation for your case. We are committed to helping you build a strong foundation for your immigration journey.
Extreme Hardship Waivers
At Multicultural Therapy we believe families belong together. Extreme Hardship Evaluations can help strengthen your immigration case. We will carefully evaluate your circumstances and provide a comprehensive report highlighting the hardships that separation or relocation would bring upon you. We will work closely with you to ensure that your story is effectively communicated.
Cancelation of Removal
Our Cancelation of Removal service is designed to assist individuals who are facing deportation proceedings. We understand the fear and uncertainty that comes with the possibility of being separated from your loved ones. We will work with you to ensure your whole story is told, and you can present a strong case for cancelation of removal.
Fees
The cost for the entire evaluation service is $1050, which encompasses the clinical interview (2-3 meetings totaling 4-6 hours),
communicating with your lawyer, and the delivery of a comprehensive report within two weeks from our last meeting. Expedited services are available for an additional fee; please consult with us if expedited service is required. Furthermore, we provide payment plans; please feel free to discuss this option with us if you are interested in taking advantage of it.
Groups
-
Grief and Loss Support Group
​
August 2024
Wednesday 6:30 - 8pm
​
-
Confident Parenting Group
​
September 2024
Fridays 6 - 7:30pm
​
​
​
​
​
​
Workshops
​
-
Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution
​
October 12h, 2024
9am to 1pm
​
​
​
​
​
-
Practical Skills for Managing ADHD
​
November 16th, 2024
9am to 1pm
​
Location and Fees
Location
​
Multicultural Therapy is mostly virtual with limited in person availability. Multicultural Therapy is located in Texas.
Fees
​
Sessions are $150 for 50 minutes. I can accommodate reduce rates based on availability. Please, inquire about group or workshop pricing and availability if interested.
Call for a free 15 minute consultation.
