Sarah Dubisar , LCSW

Sarah Dubisar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings a broad foundation of clinical experience to her therapeutic work. She has worked across settings including medical social work, emergency department social work, hospice care, crisis assessment, and pain management, and has supported people through grief counseling, work with severe mental illness, and couples and family therapy. Her background also includes providing testimony in court, consulting in private practice, and assisting clients facing life transitions and complex medical or end-of-life issues.

Sarah's therapeutic approach emphasizes practical, evidence-informed methods. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strength-based techniques, mindfulness practices, and behavior modification to help clients develop coping skills and build resilience. Her clinical style centers on helping people identify patterns, clarify values, and develop strategies to manage symptoms and everyday challenges.

Outside of clinical methods, Sarah offers a warm, person-centered environment and brings two therapy dogs to work with her daily, a presence that many clients find calming and supportive. As a practitioner, she combines multidisciplinary experience with a grounded, compassionate approach to help individuals and families navigate difficult moments and pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Sarah Dubisar uses approaches that translate well to remote sessions and focus on practical skill building and present-moment awareness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches techniques for noticing thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment, which can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation in daily life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own strengths and goals, creating a collaborative space where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed growth.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches align with their needs, values, and preferences, and adjusts strategies as progress is made.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, integrate therapy into busy lives, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to pursue therapeutic goals.