John Sabin , LISW

John Sabin has worked as a clinical social worker and psychotherapist for 35 years, bringing long-established experience to the care of people facing trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. He holds the LISW credential - Licensed Independent Social Worker - reflecting his professional training and authorization to practice at an advanced level.

Over the course of his career he has developed particular expertise in trauma-related conditions and dissociative states, and he routinely addresses mood concerns and interpersonal struggles that affect daily functioning and close relationships. His background includes training in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), alongside solution-focused methods, emotion-focused therapy, and parts therapy. These approaches inform a flexible practice that adapts to the needs and goals of each individual.

John approaches therapy from a position of respect for people’s strengths and resilience. He believes individuals have the capacity to heal emotional wounds, and he considers it an honor to assist in that process. His work emphasizes collaboration, practical skills, and techniques drawn from multiple modalities to support recovery and improved relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

John integrates several established approaches into online work to meet a range of needs. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving tolerance of distress, and strengthening relationships - it can be especially helpful for people who struggle with emotional regulation and interpersonal conflict. EMDR uses guided bilateral stimulation alongside focused recall of distressing memories to reduce the lasting emotional impact of traumatic experiences; it is often used with trauma-related symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and shift patterns in close relationships by focusing on underlying emotions and attachment needs, supporting couples and individuals seeking deeper connection and repair.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. John collaborates with each person to clarify goals, assess what is most helpful, and adapt methods to the individual's preferences and progress, tailoring sessions rather than prescribing a single technique.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - making it easier to attend sessions from home, balance therapy with other responsibilities, and access consistent support despite geographic or scheduling constraints.