Sara Beth Austin | Perfectionism & Burnout Therapy

Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, DARTT, RYT

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Sara Beth Austin | Perfectionism & Burnout Therapy

Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, DARTT, RYT (she, her)

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3 Endorsed

1730 Southwest Skyline Boulevard, Suite 226, Portland, OR 97221

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1730 Southwest Skyline Boulevard Suite 226 Portland, OR 97221

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I help stressed, burnt-out perfectionistics learn to chill out and enjoy life. Whether you're a high-achieving student or health care professional, it’s exhausting to feel like you’re always ‘on’, performing, or wearing a mask. Too much of self-control, or overcontrol, makes it hard to relax, be present, and connect meaningfully with others. Overcontrol can lead to anxiety, depression, disordered eating, obsessive-compulsive behavior, and intimacy avoidance. You don’t have to struggle alone–I’ve been a therapist helping LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and other overcontrolled folx get unstuck for over 10 years.

We’ll integrate science-based treatments like Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with embodied healing tools like meditation and yoga. You'll learn practical (and fun!) ways to harness self-control as your strength, break free from patterns that burn you out, and build fulfilling relationships.

I know from personal experience that finding a therapist who gets you can feel overwhelming. Let’s make this process easier for you: email me, call me, or visit my website, and we’ll schedule a free consultation to discuss your hopes and needs.

Call or Email Sara Beth Austin | Perfectionism & Burnout Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (971) 252-5441

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Waveways

1730 Southwest Skyline Boulevard

Suite 226

Portland, OR 97221 map

(971) 252-5441

Waveways

Madison, WI 53705

Website

I offer convenient online video sessions for Oregon and Wisconsin residents

I specialize in Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Toxic Productivity/Burnout

$195 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Sara Beth Austin | Perfectionism & Burnout Therapy

Let's Connect (971) 252-5441

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Waveways

1730 Southwest Skyline Boulevard

Suite 226

Portland, OR 97221 map

(971) 252-5441

Waveways

Madison, WI 53705

Website

I offer convenient online video sessions for Oregon and Wisconsin residents

I specialize in Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Toxic Productivity/Burnout

$195 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $195
Couple Sessions $240
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

I accept cash pay and HSA cards. Upon request, I can provide Superbills as an out-of-network provider to help with reimbursement. I offer a limited number of reduced-fee client slots to make therapy more accessible to those who otherwise would be unable to afford it.

Sara Beth Austin | Perfectionism & Burnout Therapy

Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, DARTT, RYT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 252-5441

Sara Beth Austin | Perfectionism & Burnout Therapy

Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, DARTT, RYT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 252-5441

Qualifications

Professional Counselor Associate: Sara Beth Austin

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Oregon / R7116 Supervised by Silvana Espinosa Lau, LMFT (Oregon / T1601) Sara Beth Austin

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 12 years

Attended Northwestern University, MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2021

Additional Credentials

License: LPC-IT (Wisconsin) 5447-226 / 2022

Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) National Certified Counselor (NCC) / 2021

For over 11 years, I've been helping individuals and couples heal and grow. I'm a Nationally Certified Counselor and Level 3 Intensively-Trained RO-DBT Therapist with specialized training in developmental and relational trauma therapy, couples counseling (Gottman Method), and yoga instruction.

Sara Beth Austin | Perfectionism & Burnout Therapy

Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, DARTT, RYT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 252-5441

Sara Beth Austin | Perfectionism & Burnout Therapy

Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, DARTT, RYT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 252-5441

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Toxic Productivity/Burnout

Expertise

ADHD
Autism
Body Image
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Eating Disorders
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Perfectionism
Personality Disorders
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD

Initial sessions are spent getting to know each other and developing a collaborative treatment plan that addresses your symptoms and valued goals. We regularly track your progress and adapt our focus as your needs change.

Sara Beth Austin | Perfectionism & Burnout Therapy

Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, DARTT, RYT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 252-5441

Sara Beth Austin | Perfectionism & Burnout Therapy

Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, DARTT, RYT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 252-5441

3 Endorsements

Emerald 'fitz' Fitzpatrick

Counselor, LMHCA

Sara has one of the sharpest clinical minds that I know and she is deeply committed to her clients. While she has extensive knowledge of RO-DBT she is also playful, consent oriented and trauma informed in all the work that she does.

Christopher Lee Creaturo

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Sara's therapy superpower is to create a safe and warm space where clients can finally let go of patterns that have been weighing them down. Skilled, discerning and compassionate: I would easily recommend Sara to clients that are serious about change.

Sonja Choi Heifetz

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC

Sara is a deeply compassionate, intuitive, and attuned clinician. She also has a great deal of experience and competency about clinical issues and processes that lead clients to change and healing. Being in Sarah's presence is healing in and of itself.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Feminist
Gottman Method
Integrative
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy/RO-DBT
Somatic
Trauma Focused

I offer comprehensive RO-DBT, which consists of weekly individual sessions, weekly skills classes, and phone/text coaching as needed. I utilize the Gottman Method for couples and relationship counseling. Integrative counseling blends clinical science with somatic, attachment, and mindfulness-based interventions to foster safety and facilitate embodied healing experiences.

Sara Beth Austin | Perfectionism & Burnout Therapy

Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, DARTT, RYT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 252-5441

Sara Beth Austin | Perfectionism & Burnout Therapy

Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, DARTT, RYT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 252-5441

Location

Primary Location

Waveways

1730 Southwest Skyline Boulevard

Suite 226

Portland, OR 97221

(971) 252-5441

Email Us

Website

Additional Location

Waveways

Madison, WI 53705

(971) 252-5441

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Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

I offer convenient online video sessions for Oregon and Wisconsin residents

Sara Beth Austin | Perfectionism & Burnout Therapy

Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, DARTT, RYT

Call for a free consultation now - (971) 252-5441

I offer convenient online video sessions for Oregon and Wisconsin residents

Sara Beth Austin | Perfectionism & Burnout Therapy

Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, DARTT, RYT

Call for a free consultation now - (971) 252-5441

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