Sara DeVaney , LCSW, LICSW

Sara DeVaney is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem challenges, and major life changes. She draws on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person she works with, meeting clients where they are and adapting recommendations to fit individual goals and circumstances. Sara approaches each interaction with sensitivity, respect, and compassion, recognizing that seeking change takes courage and that the therapeutic relationship is a partnership aimed at building a more fulfilling life.

Her credentials include LCSW and LICSW, which indicate licensure as a clinical social worker; her licenses are listed as OR LCSW L4600 and WA LICSW LW 60974890. In practice she offers support for issues such as coping with addiction, relationship concerns, grief, eating challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, alongside the core areas of stress, anxiety, trauma, motivation, and depression. Throughout her work she emphasizes individualized care, helping clients develop practical coping skills and greater confidence as they move toward their goals.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Sara DeVaney uses evidence-informed approaches to guide online sessions, beginning with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. This approach can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and builds concrete skills to change behavior and mood, often applied for depression, anxiety, and coping challenges. In addition, Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist supports each person’s own capacity for growth and self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sara collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so that the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Sara offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, support continuity when life is unpredictable, and allow people to work with licensed professionals from their preferred location, while maintaining the focus on progress and practical strategies.