- CBT and mindfulness
- Values-based work
- Trauma aware care
About Sara
Sara Dabney is a licensed clinical social worker who blends practical therapy methods with mindful practices to help people manage stress and life change. She uses clear, straightforward techniques so conversations stay focused and useful. Sara works from Florida and speaks English.
Her path to counseling included work as a yoga teacher and a licensed massage therapist, followed by a Master of Social Work from the University of South Florida. At USF she received Title IV funding to focus on child maltreatment and took part in graduate research on HIV and post-traumatic stress symptoms. She brings five years of clinical experience to her practice.
In sessions she draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build new responses. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and client-centered listening to clarify values and set realistic steps toward change. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and motivational interviewing are added when people need help with strong emotions or making a change.
Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, and relationship concerns. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care matters, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and other life challenges. Sara welcomes people of all genders and sexual orientations.
People can expect a calm, direct style that mixes practical exercises, reflective listening, and skill-building. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs. To begin, prospective clients use the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule sessions.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when thoughts are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and skill practice to reduce symptoms like worry or depression. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment noticing and gentle awareness of sensations and thoughts to reduce reactivity and build tolerance for stress.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and daily life to decide which methods to try first. That collaboration allows techniques to be blended and adjusted as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports using digital worksheets, guided mindfulness practices, and homework between meetings so progress continues between sessions.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Sara helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, eating and body image concerns, anger, and coping with life changes. She also lists adoption and foster care among additional focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and client-centered listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and motivational interviewing are used to set goals and clarify values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sara has five years of professional experience since completing her social work degree. Her background includes hands-on roles before and during graduate training.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.