Coaching & Consulting
Empowering Relationships. Transforming Results. Elevating Your Life.
About Sara
Sara Vandenburg, LCSW-S, LCDC, CSAT, and Brainspotting Consultant-in-Training, is an addiction & behavioral health consultant, trauma therapist, life coach, and martial artist specializing in helping individuals, leaders, and treatment programs achieve lasting transformation.
With experience as both a clinical and program director for nationally recognized treatment facilities, Sara has led the creation of innovative clinical programs, evidence-based treatment models, and advanced staff training for behavioral health organizations. Her expertise spans addiction recovery, sexual trauma healing, relationship repair, leadership in clinical settings, and program optimization for treatment centers.
Sara is the author of Choosing to Love Again: Overcoming the Kind of Betrayal That Nobody Talks About, a powerful guide for survivors of familial trauma and those who support them. Drawing from her lived experience, she helps others break cycles of pain and step into the lives they were meant to live, bringing this same approach to her life, relationship, and recovery coaching.
As a triple-ranking black belt and Texas state championship gold medalist in martial arts, Sara understands the discipline, resilience, and mindset required for peak performance. She brings this same level of precision and elite athleticism to her sports performance coaching, helping athletes and martial artists strengthen their mental focus, emotional regulation, and competitive edge.
About Scott
Scott Vandenburg, MA, MBA, LPC-S, LCDC, CART, CSSBB
Scott Vandenburg is a dedicated and experienced leader in behavioral healthcare, committed to driving operational excellence and fostering impactful change. With an MBA in Healthcare Leadership from Boise State University and a Master’s in Addiction and Mental Health Counseling from Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, Scott combines clinical expertise with strategic acumen to develop and scale transformative healthcare programs.
Since entering recovery in 2012, Scott has been passionate about leadership development and guiding others toward professional growth. He has worked in behavioral healthcare since 2014, building innovative programs and optimizing systems to enhance clinical operations and organizational culture. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) in Texas, Scott applies his deep knowledge of addiction and mental health to create sustainable, effective solutions.
Scott is also a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (CART) and a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), reflecting his proficiency in process improvement and operational efficiency. His expertise spans leadership, business strategy, organizational development, problem-solving, and quality improvement. A strong advocate for lean principles, he is skilled in program development, systems enhancement, and public speaking, ensuring that every initiative he leads is built on a foundation of excellence and impact.
Scott's Skills and Specialties
- Process Improvement
- Operational effectiveness and efficiency
- Program development
- Leadership
- Organizational culture
- Organizational development and scaling
- Business strategy
- Problem solving
- Quality improvement
- Lean principles
- Public speaking
- Clinical operations
- Systems development
Life & Personal Coaching
Whether you’re navigating a major life change, strengthening relationships, or seeking peak performance, I provide coaching designed to create clarity, build confidence, and move you toward lasting results. Each session is tailored to your goals so progress feels focused, achievable, and sustainable.
Life Coaching – Build clarity, confidence, and momentum to create a life aligned with your values and vision.
Relationship Coaching – Strengthen communication, boundaries, and emotional connection for healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Divorce Coaching – Navigate separation with clarity, dignity, and a strategy for creating the life you want next.
Recovery Coaching – Guidance and accountability for addiction recovery, betrayal trauma, and major life transitions.
Sports Performance Coaching – Mental focus, mindset, and resilience for athletes, martial artists, and high performers
Business & Professional Consulting
I work with organizations, leaders, and entrepreneurs to create systems, strategies, and solutions that are both effective and sustainable. My approach is trauma-informed and results-driven, helping you build programs, teams, and businesses that last.
Addiction & Mental Health Clinical Program Consulting – Design, refine, and strengthen programs for addiction treatment and behavioral health organizations.
Behavioral Health Program Development – Create evidence-based, client-centered services that meet both regulatory and real-world needs.
Service-Based Entrepreneur Coaching – Clarity, growth strategy, and mindset development for coaches, healers, therapists, and other purpose-driven professionals.
Staff Training & Leadership Development – Equip leaders and teams with skills in communication, conflict resolution, trauma-informed care, and sustainable performance.
Guiding Principles
Integrity – Honest communication and ethical practice in every interaction.
Clarity – Direct, transparent guidance without unnecessary complexity.
Compassion – Trauma-informed, person-centered support.
Evidence-Based – Grounded in proven strategies and research.
Customization – Tailored to the unique needs of each client or organization.
Sustainable Growth – Strategies that last beyond our work together.
Available Nationwide
Coaching and Consulting services are open to clients across the U.S.
Whether you’re in Texas or beyond, we can work together virtually to create real movement in your life.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
If you’re ready for honest reflection, radical clarity, and real momentum—let’s begin.
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