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Sabrina Vonderhaar

Sabrina Vonderhaar

LMHC

Iowa

Collaborative addiction support and practical coping tools

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Iowa / 116643
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Iowa

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    • Addiction focus
    • Motivation-oriented
    • Practical skills

    About Sabrina

    Sabrina Vonderhaar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa who focuses on addiction and related concerns. She approaches each person with respect and without judgment, and she centers the conversation on what matters most to the individual seeking support.

    Sabrina uses straightforward, practical strategies drawn from evidence-based approaches. She believes in working together to identify triggers, build healthier coping skills, and set achievable goals. Sessions emphasize small, steady changes rather than quick fixes.

    Her background includes a master’s degree in Forensic Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, completed in 2020. Over four years in the field have included substantial work with substance use and overuse issues. That experience informs how she listens and how she helps people plan next steps.

    In addition to addiction, Sabrina helps with anxiety, depression, mood concerns, relationship and communication problems, grief, and stress. She also addresses issues often tied to addiction, such as codependency, shame, isolation, and sex or process addictions. Her work includes support around career strain, self-esteem, body image, and women’s issues.

    Sabrina combines Motivational Interviewing with client-centered conversation and practical tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches. The goal is to help people clarify values, increase motivation for change, and try concrete strategies that fit into daily life.

  2. How her approaches translate to online care

    Sabrina commonly uses Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change and strengthening motivation in gentle, guided conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sabrina will work with each person to identify what fits their goals and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as needs evolve. The first few sessions often focus on building rapport and clarifying priorities together.

    Session formats are not specified in her biography, so confirm which options are available before booking. Many people find that online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for consistent check-ins during life transitions. It can also allow for shorter, focused conversations when a full in-person visit isn’t practical. Sabrina uses practical tools and measurable goals so progress can be tracked between appointments.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsLGBTAnger managementSelf esteem

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Body imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    4+ years

    Listed in

    Iowa

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Sabrina commonly help with?

    Sabrina works with people facing addictions and overuse, along with related issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship and communication problems, grief, and stress.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, using Motivational Interviewing and client-centered conversations to build motivation and set practical goals.

    What experience does she bring?

    She has four years of professional experience, with focused work on substance use and recovery-related concerns.

    Which credentials and location are listed?

    She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Iowa.

    Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

    Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

    What session formats does she provide?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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