Sara DeVaney , LCSW, LICSW

Sara DeVaney is a licensed social worker practicing in Oregon with 19 years of professional experience. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW - LCSW means Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LICSW means Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Over nearly two decades she has worked with people managing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, challenges with motivation, low self-esteem and confidence, and depression.

Sara emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work and adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique needs. She recognizes that reaching out for support is a courageous step and aims to be a steady collaborator through the process of pursuing a more fulfilling and happier life. Her approach combines attentive listening with practical, individualized guidance so clients can move forward at a pace that fits them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Sara DeVaney

Sara draws from evidence-based methods to tailor care to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and develop flexible responses to difficult thoughts and feelings. It supports people who want to build meaningful lives despite ongoing stress or uncomfortable emotions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients can explore their experience at their own pace; it is useful for building self-esteem and strengthening confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sara works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adjusts strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or mobility needs and to maintain continuity of support when life becomes busy or transitions occur.