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Sara DeVaney

Sara DeVaney

LCSW, LICSW

Oregon

Compassionate therapist focused on motivation and change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW, LICSW
License
LCSW, Oregon / L4600; LICSW, Washington / LW 60974890
Experience
19 years
Languages
English
Location
Oregon

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    • Motivational support
    • Practical strategies
    • Client-centered care

    About Sara

    Sara DeVaney is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of professional experience in Oregon. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or grief. She meets each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

    Sara adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation. She helps people rebuild confidence and motivation after trauma or major life changes. Sessions aim to make everyday coping more manageable and to clarify steps toward valued goals.

    Her work draws on practical approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These methods are used to explore what matters to the person and to build skills for handling difficult thoughts and triggers.

    Sara values straightforward dialogue. She listens, reflects what she hears, and helps people try small changes that can lead to progress. The pace and focus of work are set together so goals stay realistic and relevant.

    People often come for help with relationships, anger, eating concerns, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, or ADHD-related struggles. Sara supports clients as they sort priorities, test new behaviors, and make plans they can follow in daily life.

  2. How therapeutic methods translate to online care

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change through guided conversation and reflective listening. It is useful for motivation around addictions, behavior change, and building confidence. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and learning small, practical steps to move toward them while reducing the hold of painful thoughts. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the person leads the pace and focus of sessions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's goals, preferences, and daily life. That may mean trying an idea for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.

    Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find this flexibility helps them keep steady momentum between sessions while trying out new behaviors in real life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefEating disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    19+ years

    Listed in

    Oregon, Washington

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Sara help people with?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship problems, grief, eating concerns, anger, bipolar challenges, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

    What is her general therapy style?

    She uses a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach that adapts to each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear dialogue and practical steps toward change.

    How much experience does she bring?

    Sara has 19 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

    Which credentials and region apply to this therapist?

    She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in Oregon.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be held.

    How is cost handled?

    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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