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Sarah Dubisar, LCSW

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationOregon
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Sarah

Sarah Dubisar is an LCSW with 13 years of clinical experience providing support for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and a wide range of mood and adjustment challenges.

Background and approach

Her background spans medical social work, crisis assessment, hospice and end-of-life counseling, pain management, emergency department social work, and testimony in court, giving her a practical, grounded approach to complex situations.

In sessions she blends evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices with a client-centered stance that emphasizes strengths and values. This combination supports people coping with life changes, chronic illness or pain, caregiver stress, isolation, panic, and multicultural or identity-related concerns including LGBT issues.

Sarah also brings experience in couples and family work as well as consulting and independent practice settings. Clients can expect an adaptable, compassionate therapist who uses practical tools alongside reflective exploration to build coping skills and clarify goals.

She works from Oregon and conducts sessions in English, offering multiple online formats to fit different schedules.

Online approaches for skills, values, and resilience



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and learn how to take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise; it is often useful for stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and sleep difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which complements skills-based work for trauma, anger, and chronic pain.

Choosing the right approach is typically collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to understand goals, preferences, and life context, then tailor methods from ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or DBT skills as needed to form a personalized plan and adjust it over time.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for differing schedules and energy levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from Oregon without traveling to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Sarah focuses on a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, bipolar and other mood disorders.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
The practice combines client-centered work with evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to balance skill-building with values-based exploration.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Sarah has 13 years of professional experience, including roles in medical social work, crisis assessment, hospice care, emergency department social work, and independent practice.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential OR LCSW L4905 and practices from Oregon.
In what language can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients may meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to what suits their needs.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

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

About

Sarah Dubisar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Oregon, with 13 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.