Owner/Clinical Director - Sarah Teschendorf, M.S., LPC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Texas, Oregon, and Florida passionate about helping individuals and families navigate life’s most difficult seasons with faith, clarity, and purpose. At Salt and Light Counseling, I work with veterans, couples, and individuals facing challenges such as trauma, addiction, grief, relationship conflict, and life transitions—including divorce. Grounded in my Christian faith, I integrate evidence-based approaches like IFS, ACT, MI Faith-centered therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy to support meaningful healing and lasting change for clients ages 12 years and older.
EDUCATION
Texas Tech University, 2009
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies / Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies
Grand Canyon University, 2023
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Keely Howard, Licensed Professional Counselor
Keely Howard is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive clinical experience serving children, adolescents, and adults, with a particular focus on individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She has advanced training in autism and ADHD and extensive experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families with emotional, behavioral, social, and developmental concerns.
Keely has experience working with clients across the lifespan and currently provides virtual counseling primarily for clients approximately 10 years of age and older. She has experience addressing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, parenting and family concerns, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation, self-esteem, life transitions, and interpersonal relationships. She takes a compassionate, individualized approach and works collaboratively with clients and families to identify strengths, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), behavior therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), strengths-based and client-centered interventions, and Christian counseling. When desired by the client, Keely incorporates Christian faith and biblical principles into the counseling process while respecting each individual’s beliefs, values, and goals. Keely is passionate about helping clients better understand themselves, build confidence, navigate challenges, and develop the skills necessary to thrive. She believes that effective counseling begins with a strong therapeutic relationship and strives to create a welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where every client feels heard, understood, and valued.
Michaela Pearson, LPC - Associate Supervised by Mark Cagle, LPC-S
I grew up in the Midwest but have called Texas home for nearly 10 years. Texas has since stolen my heart with its kind people, amazing tacos, rodeo season, and beautiful bluebonnets.
I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and have experience working with a variety of mental health challenges, including OCD, anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, grief, and infidelity. I have worked with couples, veterans, adolescents, and adults, and I strive to create a supportive and collaborative space where each person feels heard and understood.
Through evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative approach, I believe healing and meaningful change are possible. My goal is to work alongside you to better understand your challenges, develop practical tools for navigating them, and help you move toward the life and relationships you want.