Sandra McQuinn

Sandra McQuinn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who brings 8 years of experience and a long-standing commitment to helping people face challenges, strengthen confidence, and move toward meaningful change. Her path into counseling was shaped by a varied professional background - beginning as a horse trainer and then an educator after earning a bachelor’s degree in education, and later transitioning into the mental health field after completing a master’s degree in counseling. With experience as both a Special Education teacher and an English teacher, she approaches therapy with the belief that each person can shape their own story and build a life that aligns with their values and goals.

Over the course of her career, Sandra has worked in a wide range of settings, including as a school counselor supporting children, teens, and guardians from diverse backgrounds. She has also served as a prison counselor, a drug and alcohol rehab counselor, a therapist in a suboxone clinic, a crisis counselor, a workforce counselor helping people pursue employment, a counselor for homeless veterans, and a provider working with parents and children in the foster care system. She has additionally provided equine-assisted psychotherapy and values the healing connection that can exist between people and animals, including the benefits of pet-assisted therapy.

Sandra supports clients experiencing concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, addiction, and major life transitions, along with other emotional and behavioral challenges. She has taught Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) classes and is known for a flexible, client-centered style. As an eclectic therapist, she draws from multiple approaches - including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, humanistic therapy, interpersonal therapy, exposure therapy, and mindfulness-based practices - to tailor care to each individual’s needs and preferences. Her aim is to meet clients where they are and collaborate on practical, steady steps toward healing, growth, and emotional well-being.

Please note: Sandra McQuinn is not taking any new clients at this time.