LCSW

Sara Dabney , LCSW

Therapist in Florida

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About Sara

Sara Dabney combines somatic training with clinical social work to support people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, and other life changes. She began her career as a yoga teacher and earned a license in massage therapy in 2014, bringing a body-informed perspective to emotional and behavioral health. After completing a Master of Social Work at the University of South Florida, she received Title IV funding for an emphasis in Child Maltreatment and contributed to graduate research on HIV and PTSD symptomatology.

Sara practices using evidence-informed techniques, drawing on cognitive behavioral strategies paired with mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and client-centered care to help clients build insight and practical skills. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she works with people facing issues such as depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, and coping with chronic illness among many others.

Sara welcomes clients of all faiths, people who are gender nonconforming, and individuals across sexual orientations and backgrounds. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect, helping clients explore their values and strengths while developing tools to manage symptoms and improve relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sara Dabney integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice skills that reduce distress. CBT focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and habit change. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can support emotion regulation and decrease reactivity.

She also uses client-centered therapy, which centers the person’s own goals and perspectives. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that the therapeutic path reflects each client’s values and priorities. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sara works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy with Sara offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or with text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from different locations and schedules, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support when it is needed most while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Sara Dabney have?

Sara Dabney has 5 years of experience in clinical practice.

Is Sara Dabney a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: FL LCSW SW17947.

In which languages does Sara Dabney provide therapy?

Sara provides therapy in English.

Where is Sara Dabney located?

Sara is located in Florida.

How can I work with Sara Dabney as my therapist?

You can work with Sara Dabney through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sara Dabney work with international clients?

Sara Dabney does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sara Dabney cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

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