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Dr. & Mrs. Yvette Sabater-Lenk, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT based skills
- DBT for emotion regulation
- Offers English and Spanish
About &
Dr. & Mrs. Yvette Sabater-Lenk is an LCSW with 30 years of clinical experience based in Florida. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and address a wide range of related concerns such as abandonment issues, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image.
Her approach is practical and skills-focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also draws on Client-Centered methods to listen closely, Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation skills, and elements of Emotionally-Focused and Gottman work for relationship concerns.
In a typical meeting she will teach concrete coping skills, practice new ways of responding, and set small goals that fit day-to-day life. Work often includes breathing and grounding techniques, thought records or behavioral experiments, and problem-solving for communication and relationship patterns. Progress is measured by clearer routines, fewer overwhelming moments, and better management of strong emotions.
Her background includes many years supporting people with developmental differences, behavioral challenges, mood problems, and complex personality concerns. She also brings experience helping those affected by medical illness, caregiving strain, and traumatic events. The focus is on clear steps that can reduce distress and improve functioning.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session through the online portal. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. & Mrs. Yvette Sabater-Lenk uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions focus on clear steps like keeping thought records, testing new behaviors, and setting small, measurable goals that can be practiced between meetings.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so a person feels understood while they work through problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills are needed; DBT gives concrete tools for handling strong feelings and reducing reactive behavior.
Choosing the best approach is collaborative. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then try methods that fit those aims. Adjustments are made as therapy proceeds so the work stays practical and focused on daily challenges.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone use phone-only or lower-bandwidth options if that better suits their schedule or local technology.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York, Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and anger. She also addresses related issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses. Sessions often include thought records and behavioral experiments to change habits.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with mood problems, developmental differences, behavioral challenges, and complex personality concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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