Sara DeVaney , LCSW, LICSW

Sara DeVaney is a licensed clinical social worker based in Oregon with 19 years of professional experience. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW, which indicate her clinical social work licensure. Over the course of her career she has assisted people coping with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, challenges with motivation, low self-esteem and confidence, and symptoms of depression.

Sara emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work. She adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s individual needs, drawing on evidence-informed approaches to support recovery and growth. Acknowledging that reaching out for help takes courage, she offers steady support as people pursue a more fulfilling and happier life.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can connect with therapists in the way that suits them best - by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit care into a busy schedule.

Licensed professionals offer a range of therapeutic approaches through remote sessions, and people can choose or change therapists if they want a different fit. For many, online therapy provides an accessible and practical route to consistent support and progress.