How Sara works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- Oregon, Washington
- Years in practice
- 19
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Sara
Sara DeVaney is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Oregon with 19 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and motivation concerns. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Her style is collaborative and direct. She listens first and then tailors conversations and a plan to each person's needs. Sessions aim to be practical so people can use what they learn between meetings.
Background and approach
Sara draws on several therapeutic methods to guide work on anger, coping, and other concerns. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and act toward them. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that feed distress.
She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the process grounded in empathy and the client’s goals. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change, and Narrative Therapy can help people reframe stories they tell about themselves. People who reach out can expect a thoughtful, nonjudgmental atmosphere.
Sara will collaborate on goals and adjust the approach as needed. Taking a first step can feel hard, and she offers steady support through that process.
What Sara works with
Everything Sara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sara's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Sara lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Sara uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people name what matters and take small actions that match those values, even when feelings are difficult. That approach often helps with stress, anxiety, and anger by shifting focus from fighting emotions to building a valued life. She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. CBT offers concrete exercises people can practice between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Sara will talk with each person about goals, try methods that suit their situation, and adjust the mix of techniques based on what helps. The process is collaborative so clients help shape the approach. Online formats let people fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to maintain momentum and practice skills in real time.Questions people ask about Sara
What concerns does Sara commonly address?
Sara works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation, grief, eating issues, addictions, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, ADHD, relationship strain, and anger.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She practices in a collaborative, person-centered way that stays practical. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying goals, and trying tools that fit daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has 19 years of professional experience working in behavioral health and related settings helping people with emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and provides services while licensed in Oregon.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Work with her by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.