About Sara
Sara DeVaney is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of practice in Oregon. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her work also addresses motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and concerns like addiction and grief.
Sara aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She listens first to understand what matters most to the individual. Then she tailors conversations and plans to fit that person’s needs and goals.
How Sara works
Her approach blends practical strategies and personal reflection. She draws on methods that help people notice their thinking, try new behaviors, and reconnect with what matters to them. Sessions often include goal-setting and techniques clients can use between meetings.
Sara works collaboratively and invites clients to shape the pace and focus of therapy. She views the first step toward a happier life as an act of courage and offers steady support through that process. Progress is built in small, concrete steps.
People who reach out can expect clear, respectful conversation and a plan aimed at real-life changes. Sara practices in Oregon and holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW to indicate her clinical licensure.
Sara lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Sara works with
The areas below are the ones Sara selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Grief
- Relationship issues
Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 19 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Oregon |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values. It teaches simple acceptance and mindful strategies to reduce struggling with thoughts and feelings and can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. It includes practical exercises and homework that help reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and offers empathy and understanding. This approach supports self-exploration and building confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan based on what feels most helpful.
Online therapy makes those approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full session with face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can work for shorter check-ins, quick coping strategies, or when writing helps express thoughts. These options make it easier to schedule sessions and keep momentum between meetings.
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