Sara Dabney, LCSW

Sara Dabney is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida who centers her work on thoughts and everyday habits. She uses clear, practical tools so people can make small, steady changes in daily life. Sara keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what is happening now and what to try next.

Sara began her career teaching yoga and holds a license in massage therapy earned in 2014. She completed a Master of Social Work at the University of South Florida and received Title IV funding for an emphasis in child maltreatment. During graduate school she also took part in research on HIV and PTSD symptom patterns.

In practice she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside mindfulness and client-centered care. She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. These methods are used to help with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addiction concerns, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.

Sara works with people facing a wide range of life challenges, including grief, parenting stress, chronic health issues, and questions around body image and sexuality. She welcomes diverse faiths, gender identities, and sexual orientations. Her approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in attention to everyday habits and thinking patterns.

People who come for help can expect an emphasis on skills that fit into daily routines. Sara aims to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts, try different responses, and build patterns that support better functioning over time.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing valued actions. It helps people live in line with what matters to them even when difficult feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness-based approaches teach simple attention practices that reduce reactivity and support clearer choices throughout the day.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. That may mean combining elements from ACT, CBT, and mindfulness so the plan matches what the client wants to change and how they like to learn.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support continuity of care when routines change, while keeping the focus on practical skills for thoughts and everyday habits.