Our Mission

At Thrive Bright Counseling & Wellness, our mission is empowering clients to heal, grow, and thrive through individualized counseling services. We believe in utilizing therapeutic approaches that meet the unique needs of each human we see.

Thrive Bright is a neurodiversity affirming and LGBTQ+ affirming practice.

Our Counselors

Sarah Tucker PhD Thrive Bright Counseling and Wellness

Dr. Sarah Tucker is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, and Certified Child Centered Play Therapist-Supervisor in Denton, TX. In addition to her work with clients, Sarah serves as a professor for a masters counseling program and supervises counselors in training. She is passionate about providing education and conducting research around neurodiversity and the unique needs of ADHD clients in counseling.

Sarah Tucker, PhD, LPC, NCC, RPT, CCPT-S
Founder and Counselor

Sarah’s Counseling Approach:  We are constantly receiving messages about how we are “supposed” to be. As a result, people usually come to therapy feeling like they are ‘too much’ and ‘not enough’ all at the same time. For many, this shows up as feelings of anxiety, depression, overwhelm, shame, low self-esteem, or burnout. I believe authenticity, self-understanding, and self-compassion are the keys to healing and growth in the counseling process. 

I work from a person-centered approach, meaning counseling sessions are guided by my client's unique needs. I find that counseling is most effective when it is collaborative, and I aim to empower clients in their healing process by providing education and resources to support in their wellness journey beyond the counseling room.

Specialty Areas:

  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Autism

  • Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

  • Chronic Illness

  • Persistent Anxiety

  • Spiritual Exploration

  • Religious Trauma

  • Twice Exceptional (2e) Children and Adults

  • Helping Professionals

Education and Licensure:

  • PhD in Counseling, University of North Texas

  • MS in Counseling, University of North Texas

  • BS in Psychology, University of North Texas

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

  • Registered Play Therapist

  • Certified Child-Centered Play Therapy Supervisor

  • National Certified Counselor