Sarah Dubisar, LCSW

Sarah Dubisar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing sleep problems, anger, career transitions, ADHD, and challenges related to LGBTQ identity and family dynamics.

Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clear steps a person can use between visits. She combines talk therapy with skills practice, mindfulness, and behavior-focused tools to manage intense feelings and recurring patterns.

Sarah has worked in medical social work, hospice, emergency department social work, crisis assessment, and grief counseling. That background informs how she supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver strain, end-of-life issues, and trauma-related concerns. Her experience also includes court testimony and work with serious mental illness.

Therapy often uses cognitive behavioral strategies alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy-informed skills. Client-centered approaches guide how she listens and tailors sessions to each person. She brings a calm, steady presence and sometimes includes her two therapy dogs during in-person visits.

Sarah practices in Oregon and conducts sessions in English. She does not accept international clients. To begin, users are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability using the Start Therapy button.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions by shifting focus toward meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches clear strategies to change patterns that keep problems going. It often helps with anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and stay present when emotions rise.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That might mean combining ACT, CBT, and mindfulness practices and adjusting the mix over time based on what helps most.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel time, letting people check in during a short break, or offering sessions without needing to be on camera. Licensed professionals can guide how to structure sessions so skills practice and check-ins work well in an online setting.