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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Sara
LCSW, LICSW licensed in Oregon with 19 years of clinical experience, Sara DeVaney focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns. She uses a mix of talk-based approaches to help people cope with life changes and rebuild routine and motivation.
Sara meets people where they are and keeps sessions practical. Conversations focus on current problems and small, doable steps. She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods with motivational interviewing and narrative techniques as needed.
In session she listens for what matters most to the person and then tries things that can help quickly. That may include noticing unhelpful thoughts, clarifying values, or practicing small behavior changes. She also helps people who struggle with relationships, grief, eating concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, addictions, and ADHD symptoms.
Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented while staying open to the person’s pace. People can expect clear options, short-term strategies, and work on longer term patterns when that makes sense. She adapts the conversation to match each person’s needs rather than following a single roadmap.
To start, a simple matching questionnaire is used and then a first session is scheduled. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building willingness to experience difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action that matters. It can help when anxiety, depression, or life changes make it hard to move forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and problem-solving day-to-day difficulties.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and supports clearer self-expression and decision making. It’s useful when someone needs a reflective space to sort out priorities and choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and choose methods collaboratively based on the client’s goals and preferences. That may mean trying short exercises one week and a narrative or values focus the next.
Confirm available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery modes. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules by reducing travel and allowing appointments during workday breaks or from different locations. Phone or video options can support quieter check-ins, shorter follow-ups, or sessions without being on camera, depending on what is offered.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns like self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
The work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy depending on needs.
How much clinical experience is there?
She has 19 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and community practice.
What are the credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed to practice in Oregon.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to those within her licensed region.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.