- Addiction focus
- Practical coping tools
- Motivational guidance
About Sabrina
Sabrina Vonderhaar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on addiction and related concerns. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence and practical support for people ready to make changes in their lives.
Sabrina centers sessions on each person’s story. She uses evidence-based techniques and helps clients build coping tools they can use every day. Conversations are collaborative, not lecturing, and tailored to what matters most to the individual.
Her work often addresses substance use and process addictions, and she also supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and stress. Additional focus areas include codependency, body image, intimacy-related issues, and communication problems. Sabrina also helps with smoking and vaping cessation and other behavior changes.
She trained in forensic mental health counseling and has four years of clinical experience. That background shapes a practical approach that blends skill-building and reflective work. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques often guide goal setting and short-term planning.
Sabrina practices in Iowa and conducts sessions in English. Her style suits people who want clear tools and steady support while they work through tough habits and life transitions. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Sabrina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises and small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns.She also draws from Motivational Interviewing to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change. This is a collaborative talk-based method that helps clarify goals and boost commitment when motivation feels mixed.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sabrina will discuss goals and preferences with each person and help decide which methods to try first. That plan can change as progress is made and needs evolve.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what will fit your schedule. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use the same CBT and motivational skills in remote sessions to focus on concrete goals and skill practice.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sabrina help with?
Sabrina supports people facing addictions and overuse, including drug and alcohol addiction and process addictions. She also works with anxiety, depression, grief, codependency, intimacy-related issues, body image, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented. She draws on client-centered work, CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to build practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
Sabrina has four years of clinical experience working with addiction and behavior change. Her background includes a Master’s degree in Forensic Mental Health Counseling.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Iowa. The profile lists her credential as IA LMHC.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Sabrina?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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