Sarah Dubisar , LCSW

Sarah Dubisar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a broad background in medical social work, crisis assessment, hospice care, grief counseling, pain management, and emergency department social work. Over the course of her career she has provided services to people with severe mental illness, supported couples and families, consulted in private practice settings, and has experience testifying in court.

Her clinical work emphasizes cognitive behavioral techniques, strength-based and behavior modification strategies, and mindfulness practices to help clients manage symptoms and build skills for daily living. She has particular experience addressing trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety and depression, relationship and family concerns, sleep difficulties, anger, career transitions, ADHD and bipolar-related challenges, and the stresses that come with caregiving, aging, chronic illness, and end-of-life care.

In addition to her clinical training, Sarah brings a personal dimension to sessions through two therapy dogs who accompany her to work daily. She blends practical problem solving with compassionate support to help people navigate life changes, cope with loss and trauma, and pursue clearer paths forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sarah Dubisar uses evidence-informed methods to help people build skills and find direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and calming techniques to help manage stress, anxiety, and emotional reactivity. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a strengths-based, empathic approach where the therapist supports the client's goals and fosters self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sarah works with clients to evaluate needs, preferences, and goals, and adapts methods over time so the plan fits each person's life and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage care from different locations, and maintain continuity during life transitions, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to move toward meaningful change.