Sara Dabney, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for trauma and anxiety
- Trauma informed care
- Evidence based methods
- Inclusive practice
About Sara Dabney
Sara Dabney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with five years of clinical experience. She combines a background in body-centered practices and formal social work training to support people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, and a wide range of other life adjustments. Her LCSW credential indicates advanced graduate training and a state license to provide clinical social work services.
Sara's professional journey began as a yoga teacher while she earned a Massage Therapy license in 2014, which informs her holistic approach to care. She completed a Master of Social Work at the University of South Florida, where she received Title IV funding to focus on child maltreatment and contributed to graduate research examining HIV and PTSD symptomatology. Those experiences shape her attention to trauma, attachment, and complex health-related concerns.
In practice she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness-based strategies alongside motivational interviewing and client-centered care to tailor treatment to each person's needs. She affirms people of all faiths, gender identities, and sexual orientations, and works to create an accepting therapeutic environment. Sara emphasizes practical, evidence-informed tools to help clients shift unhelpful patterns and build more workable ways of coping and relating.
Sara's professional journey began as a yoga teacher while she earned a Massage Therapy license in 2014, which informs her holistic approach to care. She completed a Master of Social Work at the University of South Florida, where she received Title IV funding to focus on child maltreatment and contributed to graduate research examining HIV and PTSD symptomatology. Those experiences shape her attention to trauma, attachment, and complex health-related concerns.
In practice she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness-based strategies alongside motivational interviewing and client-centered care to tailor treatment to each person's needs. She affirms people of all faiths, gender identities, and sexual orientations, and works to create an accepting therapeutic environment. Sara emphasizes practical, evidence-informed tools to help clients shift unhelpful patterns and build more workable ways of coping and relating.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sara Dabney have?
Sara Dabney has five years of professional experience delivering mental health services.
Is Sara Dabney a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as FL LCSW SW17947.
In which languages does Sara Dabney provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Sara Dabney located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Sara Dabney as my therapist?
You can work with Sara Dabney through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sara Dabney work with international clients?
Sara Dabney does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sara Dabney cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions where motivation and meaning are central.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT provides practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day difficulties by teaching skills for problem solving and emotional regulation.
Mindfulness Therapy supports learning present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of experience. Mindfulness practices can reduce reactivity, improve emotional balance, and complement work on trauma, stress, and chronic health concerns.
Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. Sara works with each person to determine which approaches align with their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting methods as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to access licensed professionals from home or work and to choose communication styles that suit their schedules and comfort levels.