- CBT and mindfulness
- Focus on sleep
- Strengths based
About Sarah
Sarah Dubisar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, grief, and relationship strain. She works with clients facing mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, and life transitions. Sarah uses straightforward, practical approaches so people can see small changes quickly.
Her background includes medical social work, hospice support, crisis assessment, emergency department social work, and pain management. She has also testified in court and worked with severe mental illness. That mix means she’s used to steadying people during hard moments and planning next steps.
In sessions she leans on cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. She pairs that with mindfulness practices so clients can notice stress and respond differently. Dialectical skills and acceptance-based ideas are woven in for managing intense feelings and building values-based goals.
Sarah brings a strength-focused attitude to the work. She helps people identify what they already do well and build on those skills. Practical homework and short exercises are common between sessions to keep progress moving.
She also has experience supporting people through caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, end-of-life concerns, and challenges faced by veterans and first responders. Sarah often includes conversations about life purpose, isolation, and multicultural issues when they matter to the person in front of her.
Two friendly therapy dogs join her in the office. Many clients find the dogs help calm nerves and make sessions feel more human and less clinical.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for sleep problems, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through clear, active steps and practice between sessions. That approach often helps with insomnia, panic, and mood symptoms. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve restfulness. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients often mix approaches so strategies match their day-to-day needs. Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and keep a steady rhythm of short check-ins or full therapy sessions. Some people prefer video when they want face-to-face contact, while others choose audio for a lighter setup or lower bandwidth. Discussing how sessions will look is part of the initial scheduling process.Areas of expertise
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Sarah commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, ADHD, and mood disorders among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with an emphasis on skills. Expect cognitive tools, mindfulness practices, and building on your existing strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience across medical social work, crisis assessment, hospice care, emergency department work, pain management, and private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.