Sarah Dubisar

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

LCSW Oregon

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Sarah

Sarah Dubisar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oregon who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship challenges, and a range of mood and life-change concerns.

Background and approach

With 13 years of experience across medical social work, hospice, crisis assessment, emergency department work, and independent practice, she blends practical problem-solving with supportive therapeutic presence. Her approach emphasizes evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment principles, client-centered listening, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness practices.

She draws on experience in pain management, work with severe mental illness, caregiving and end-of-life issues, and family and couples counseling to tailor care to each person’s circumstances. Sarah also incorporates strength-based and behavioral strategies to help clients build skills for coping, mood regulation, and clearer decision-making.

Outside of clinical work she brings a warm, relatable energy and sometimes includes her two therapy dogs during sessions. She offers a blend of structured interventions and empathetic support to help clients set goals, practice new skills, and respond differently to difficult experiences.

Therapeutic approaches for online mental health care

Sarah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and try practical, behavior-focused experiments to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related issues. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) appears in sessions as a way to clarify values, build psychological flexibility, and teach acceptance skills that support coping with pain, loss, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy underpins her work by prioritizing empathic listening, validation, and collaborative goal-setting so clients feel heard while pursuing change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She partners with each person to select and adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences, combining structured techniques with supportive reflection so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can increase flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain consistent care. These options allow clients to practice skills between sessions, access timely support when routines are busy, and engage in therapy from the settings that work best for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Sarah works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, sleeping problems, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe Sarah's therapeutic style?

Her style blends structured, skills-based work with empathic, client-centered listening. She emphasizes practical strategies alongside mindfulness and strength-based perspectives.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has 13 years of experience across medical social work, crisis assessment, hospice and end-of-life care, emergency department social work, pain management, and independent practice.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds an LCSW with licence detail OR LCSW L4905 and is based in Oregon.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Oregon

Languages

English