Sara Dabney, LCSW

Sara Dabney is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida. She blends practical talking therapy with mindfulness and behavioral tools to help people handle stress, anxiety, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Sara draws on five years of clinical experience and a background that includes social work research related to trauma and PTSD.

Her approach focuses on straight talk and useful skills. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and replace them with workable alternatives. Mindfulness practices are taught as short, usable exercises to calm the nervous system and improve focus.

Sara also brings Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to sessions, helping people clarify values and take steps toward what matters to them. Client-centered care guides how she listens and shapes the work to each person’s needs. Motivational interviewing supports change when people feel stuck or unsure about next steps.

She has a Master of Social Work from the University of South Florida and earlier training in yoga and massage therapy, which influence a body-aware, practical style. Her graduate work included an emphasis in child maltreatment and research on HIV and PTSD symptom patterns.

Sara welcomes people of all faiths, genders and sexual orientations. She offers help with a wide range of concerns including relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction, eating and body image struggles, adoption and foster care topics, chronic illness and caregiver stress. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule a session.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Sara uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy in clear, practical ways. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns that lead to worry or avoidance and replacing them with steps that change behavior. Mindfulness therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with anxiety, stress, and body image concerns.

She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify their values and take small actions toward a life that feels meaningful. Choosing the best mix of methods is collaborative - the therapist and client discuss goals and try approaches that match the person’s needs and preferences.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking. The main practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of therapy into a busy day, the option to have shorter check-ins when needed, and the ability to join a session without commuting. These features can make it simpler to keep momentum between appointments while working through stress, relationship concerns, and intimacy-related issues.