A little about my educational background and experience:
I began as a Yoga Teacher while I obtained my License in Massage Therapy in 2014. I obtained my Masters in Social Work from The University of South Florida, where I also received Title IV funding for an emphasis in Child Maltreatment as well as participated in graduate research no HIV & PTSD Symptomatology.
A little about my practice-
I utilize CBT- Mindfulness Techniques, Motivational Interviewing and client centered care. I welcome all faiths, genders/nonconforming, sexual orientations and walks of life.
Remember, changing the things you think about might just change the way you think about things.
*Currently off Sun & Mon , available Sat*
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Adoption and Foster Care, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Expats, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: 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
FL LCSW SW17947
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Ms. Dabney is an amazing therapist who creates a good balance with me. She helps where needed and then listen and confirms where I need it too. I have been with her for a year but had several horrid experiences Before her on better help. It can be hard but searching less me to her and she was the therapist I was hoping for.
Written on Dec 07, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Although I have recently started with Sara, I can already tell she knows what she is doing. I have had therapists in the past who disregard my concerns without trying to go deeper in the cause. I have my own educational background in mental health which helps me see minor differences that actually make a huge impact. Sara is professional, friendly and most of all non-judgmental which is huge for concerns which may harbor some shame or embarrassment. Having the wrong therapist would prevent getting much needed help, Sara is by far the right choice.
Written on Apr 23, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
Very validating. Was instantly respectful and supportive of not only me, but my partner and their non binary status. Guides you while letting you discover solutions for yourself to build up your personal coping skills.
Written on Dec 13, 2021 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks
I have only met with her one time but so far all is going well
Written on Oct 13, 2021 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks