Sarah Dubisar, LCSW

Licensed in Oregon · 13 years in practice

Sarah Dubisar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, mood concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

License and registration

LCSW, Oregon: L4905 · expires September 2027
NPI: 1528305000 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About Sarah

Sarah Dubisar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, mood concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She draws on years of practical experience to offer calm, straightforward support for people facing complicated problems. Her style is down-to-earth and focused on what will help now.

Sessions often include simple tools to manage overwhelming feelings, steps to change unhelpful habits, and ways to reconnect with what matters most.

Background and approach

She uses mindfulness practices and skills from cognitive behavioral approaches to make change feel doable. Sarah has spent more than a decade in roles across medical social work, hospice counseling, crisis assessment, and emergency department social work. That background shapes a steady approach when people arrive upset or uncertain.

She also has experience with grief work, pain management, and supporting people with serious mental illness. People can expect collaborative sessions that balance listening with practical skill-building. Sarah integrates client-centered conversations with techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when those fit.

Her aim is to help people notice what matters, reduce symptoms that get in the way, and try new responses. She has worked in independent practice and consulting roles, and has testified in court when needed. Located in Oregon, Sarah brings 13 years of clinical experience and a pragmatic, compassionate approach to the work.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sarah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Divorce and separation
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches Sarah names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people name what matters to them and take small, values-driven actions even when feelings are difficult. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical alternatives to reduce symptoms like panic, low mood, and sleep disruption. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation during stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or a mix of methods will best fit the situation and adjust as needed over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared exercises. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for short check-ins, skill practice between sessions, or for people who prefer typing. These options help fit therapy into busy lives and make regular care more accessible.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, bipolar and ADHD among other concerns.

What is the general therapy style and approach?

The approach is practical and collaborative, mixing client-centered listening with skill teaching. Sessions often include mindfulness, behavioral strategies, and cognitive techniques to reduce symptoms and build coping.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She brings 13 years of experience from roles in medical social work, crisis assessment, hospice, emergency department social work, and independent practice.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, designated as LCSW, and practices in Oregon.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered for online care?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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