- Client-centered work
- CBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Sabrina
Sabrina Vonderhaar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa with four years of clinical experience. She works with people struggling with addictions, anger, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and other life stressors. Sabrina focuses on practical help you can use between sessions.
She prefers a straightforward, person-centered style. That means she listens first and helps you set small, realistic goals. She combines client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to reduce intense feelings and change unhelpful patterns.
Sabrina has worked a lot with substance use and process addictions, and she knows how shame, guilt, and isolation can keep problems going. She helps people look at triggers, develop healthier coping skills, and practice new responses to stress and temptation. Conversations are direct and focused on what works day to day.
Her approach also supports people dealing with anger and relationship strain. She uses practical tools to recognize physical signs of rising anger, slow down reactions, and communicate needs more clearly. Work on communication often goes alongside managing mood and substance concerns.
Sabrina integrates motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when helpful. Those approaches help people find their own reasons to change and build quick, doable steps toward better routines. The emphasis is on small progress that adds up over time.
How Sabrina uses evidence-based approaches online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to you. It helps people untangle feelings and set their own goals, which can be useful when anger or addiction feels overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to change patterns that lead to outbursts, drinking, or avoidance. Mindfulness therapy adds short practices to notice sensations and reduce reactivity without judgment. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sabrina will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques to use based on goals and what feels most helpful. That might mean a mix of listening, skills practice, short assignments, and motivational conversations. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as formats are not listed in her basic profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone practice mindfulness or CBT exercises between appointments so change carries into daily life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she help with?
She works with addictions, anger, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, stress, and related issues such as body image and guilt.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then uses tools from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to address day-to-day problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LMHC practicing in Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.