Sara DeVaney

Compassionate, experienced clinical social worker

LCSW, LICSW Oregon

Experience: 19 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Sara

Sara DeVaney is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Oregon with 19 years of experience supporting people through a range of life challenges. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem and confidence, motivation, and related concerns such as grief, addiction, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Holding LCSW and LICSW credentials, she draws on a blend of evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person's situation. Her style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while working collaboratively with clients to create individualized plans.

She adapts conversations and strategies to fit each person’s needs and goals rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. Sara encourages that taking the first step toward change requires courage and offers steady support throughout the process.

Clients can expect a therapist who listens attentively and uses practical tools to address day-to-day struggles alongside deeper issues. Her work integrates approaches that help people build coping skills, clarify values, and make sustainable changes in thinking and behavior, with attention to both immediate relief and longer-term growth.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Sara commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression and to build practical coping skills. ACT emphasizes values-based action and acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, supporting people to move toward meaningful goals even when discomfort is present.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work or family obligations and to continue care when in-person meetings are impractical. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured interventions, coach coping skills, and maintain regular therapeutic contact that supports ongoing change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Sara works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem and confidence, motivation, addictions, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, eating issues, and ADHD.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment to each person's needs, using collaborative and practical approaches.

How many years has she been practicing?

She has 19 years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns in clinical settings.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials with OR LCSW L4600 and WA LICSW LW 60974890 and practices in Oregon.

Does she work with clients in other languages or internationally?

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

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost and subscription handled?

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

What do I do to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefEating disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Oregon, Washington

Languages

English