- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- ACT and DBT skills
About Sarah
Sarah Dubisar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of clinical experience based in Oregon. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, relationship strain, sleep problems, and mood issues. Her practice also addresses trauma, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and LGBT matters.
Sarah’s prior work includes medical social work, crisis assessment, and hospice care. She has experience in emergency department social work, pain management, and court testimony. That background informs a practical approach to high-pressure problems and difficult transitions.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness work, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different responses. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and client-centered techniques when helpful. Sarah focuses on concrete tools you can use between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and mood.
She has worked with severe mental illness, couples and family concerns, and provides grief and end-of-life support from her hospice experience. Sarah also addresses caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and first responder or veteran-related stress.
Two therapy dogs accompany her in some clinical settings. Many people find that small, practical changes and steady skills practice reduce tension and resentment over time. To start, the site’s matching process is used to schedule a first appointment and confirm session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that fit their values. It can help when anger gets in the way of relationships or life goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and practicing small, concrete changes. That approach is useful for reducing reactivity and improving sleep and mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and grounding practices to reduce escalation and increase awareness of early signs of anger.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Sarah will collaborate with each person to pick which approaches to emphasize based on what they want to change and what feels practical for everyday life. Goals, preferences, and the pace of skill practice guide the plan rather than a one-size solution.
Confirm session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule, or remove the need to travel to an office. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices so they can be used between sessions in daily routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with people who lose their temper with loved ones, get frustrated at work, feel building resentment, or live with someone else’s anger.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and DBT skills to help recognize triggers and practice alternative responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sarah has 13 years of experience in social work settings including medical social work, crisis assessment, hospice, and private practice.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are listed during the scheduling process on the site.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.