Deborah Sarmir, 206568, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist  in Texas

Deborah Sarmir 206568

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Affirming therapy for individuals & relationships navigating identity, intimacy, neurodivergence & life outside the traditional script.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Texas
Supervised by Joyce Miles Jacquote - 202524

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Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Group

About My Clients

You don’t have to fit yourself, your identity, or your relationships into someone else’s idea of “normal.” I offer a relaxed, collaborative space where you can show up as you are—even if that includes colorful language, complicated relationships, messy feelings, or thoughts that go in six directions at once. Together, we’ll get curious about what’s happening, understand the patterns keeping you stuck, and figure out what feels right for you.

My Background and Approach

I’m an LMFT-Associate with a systemic approach, meaning I’m interested not only in what you’re experiencing, but in the relationships, experiences, identities, and patterns that have shaped you. My work draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other approaches depending on what fits you—not the other way around. I’m collaborative, curious, direct when it’s helpful, and not afraid of humor or colorful language. I especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients, polyamory/ENM, kink, intimacy and sexuality, and relationships outside traditional expectations. Therapy with me isn’t about becoming a more “acceptable” version of yourself. It’s about understanding yourself and your patterns more deeply so you can make intentional choices about what comes next.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe people make the most sense when we understand them in context. The ways we cope, communicate, protect ourselves, and connect with others usually developed for a reason—even when they’re no longer working for us. I don’t believe there is one “right” way to be a person, build a relationship, create a family, or live a meaningful life. Therapy shouldn’t be about making you fit someone else’s expectations. I believe in curiosity over judgment, autonomy over conformity, and making room for complexity and contradiction. You are the expert on your life; my role is to help you notice patterns, ask different questions, challenge what may no longer serve you, and create more freedom to decide what you want your life and relationships to look like.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Narrative Therapy Sex Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Gender Identity Therapy LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists Polyamorous and Open Relationships

Other Issues

  • ADHD Therapists
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Problems
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals, Couples, Families, Groups
Languages
English

Qualifications

License
206568, State of Texas · #206568
Education
MS Marriage and Family Therapy
Supervision
Supervised by Joyce Miles Jacquote - 202524
Years in practice
0 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: Less than a year
  • Languages: English
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

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