Profile / United States
Sarah Dubisar, LCSW
Oregon
LCSW - Anxiety and trauma focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Grief and hospice support
About Sarah
Sarah Dubisar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oregon with 13 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions are practical and focused on small, concrete changes people can use between meetings. Her background includes medical social work, crisis assessment, hospice work, pain management, emergency department social work, and testimony in court.
In clinical work she uses client-centered ways of listening alongside more structured techniques like behavior modification and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. That mix lets her offer steady support while also teaching skills for managing intense emotion and difficult memories.
She has experience with severe mental illness, couples and family counseling, and private practice consulting. She also works with issues common to caregivers, veterans, first responders, and people facing chronic illness or end-of-life concerns.
Two trained therapy dogs accompany her practice and are part of the office routine. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sarah integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered listening. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to change how people feel. ACT teaches ways to notice internal experiences and choose actions that align with personal values even when feelings are strong. Client-centered work emphasizes clear, nonjudgmental listening and shaping sessions around the person's concerns.Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and situation. That assessment may shift over time as skills are practiced and new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not detailed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, to have shorter check-ins when needed, or to avoid travel time. Many people find virtual meetings useful for practicing skills in everyday settings and keeping momentum between appointments.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends practical, skills-based work with client-centered listening. She uses structured exercises alongside mindfulness and behavior-focused strategies.
What is her clinical background?
She has 13 years of experience including medical social work, crisis assessment, hospice and pain management, emergency department social work, court testimony, and private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.