Profile / United States
Sabrina Vonderhaar, LMHC
Iowa
Licensed counselor - addiction and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Addictions focus
- CBT and mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
About Sabrina
Sabrina Vonderhaar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on addiction and substance overuse along with related concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and grief. Sabrina works directly with people who want practical strategies and clearer next steps.
Her work emphasizes cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters to each person. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of how she helps people consider change without feeling pressured.
Sessions include concrete skill-building. That can mean practicing different ways to respond to cravings, mapping triggers, and testing small behavior changes between visits. She also supports people managing mood disorders, intimacy-related issues, body image concerns, and career stress where these connect with addictive patterns.
Sabrina draws on a background in forensic mental health counseling and experience supporting people through life transitions. She favors short, practical interventions when they fit the situation, and she will also spend time on deeper patterns when that is needed.
People who choose her work with someone who emphasizes collaboration and clear homework tasks. Her focus is on helping clients notice patterns, try alternatives, and track what changes. For parents reading this on a phone, sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with steps that can be used right away.
How CBT and related approaches are used in online sessions
Sabrina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to practice different responses. CBT sessions focus on specific skills, short experiments, and tracking small changes over time.She also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Mindfulness therapy is used to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and support coping with cravings or strong feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sabrina will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That includes choosing whether to emphasize skills-based CBT work, motivational interviewing for readiness to change, or mindfulness practices.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people try consistent changes and keep momentum between meetings.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
Sabrina commonly works with addictions and substance overuse, and related issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
How does she use cognitive behavioral therapy?
She uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test different responses, and practice new coping skills between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of clinical experience and a master’s degree in forensic mental health counseling earned in 2020 from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC practicing in Iowa.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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