Sabrina Vonderhaar

Sabrina Vonderhaar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on addiction and related concerns. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space for people who are ready to look at substance use, process addictions, and the emotions that come with them. Sabrina writes and talks plainly so clients can understand the tools she shares and try them out in daily life.

Sabrina tailors sessions to each person's story rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. She uses approaches like client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing to help people recognize patterns and try different coping skills. Those struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, or grief often find this mix helpful when facing cravings or relapse triggers.

Her background includes four years of clinical practice and a master’s degree in Forensic Mental Health Counseling. Sabrina has supported people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions such as gambling or pornography, and complications like codependency, shame, or isolation. She also addresses women's issues, body image, and sexuality as part of broader recovery work.

Sabrina usually helps people set small, doable goals and then builds on progress week by week. She emphasizes practical strategies - breathing and mindfulness tools, thought-challenging exercises, and stepwise behavior changes - that can be used between sessions. The aim is steady, manageable change rather than sudden perfection.

People who want to begin work with her start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches that translate to online recovery work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding your experience. The therapist follows your lead, reflects what she hears, and helps you find your own solutions, which can be useful for exploring shame, identity, or emotional triggers.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and action that keep problems going. It breaks those patterns into small, changeable steps and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage cravings, and shift unhelpful beliefs.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to strengthen motivation and support commitment to goals like cutting back, stopping use, or improving relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and stage of change. Expectations and techniques are adjusted as work progresses so treatment stays useful and realistic.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during breaks, or reducing the need for camera use. These practical benefits help many people keep consistent momentum while they practice new skills between meetings.