Sabrina Vonderhaar

Sabrina Vonderhaar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping people facing addictions and related struggles. She speaks plainly and creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what feels hard. Sabrina emphasizes practical steps alongside personal reflection so progress can feel real and manageable.

She uses approaches that center the person and their goals. That means listening first, then choosing techniques that fit each situation. Sessions often include skills for managing urges, tools for stress and mood, and ways to rebuild routines that support well-being.

Sabrina draws on four years of clinical experience working with issues such as substance and process addictions, mood disorders, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports people dealing with body image, codependency, guilt and shame, and isolation. Her background helps her recognize common patterns and tailor sessions to what someone actually needs day to day.

People can expect a mix of short-term problem solving and longer work on underlying patterns. She blends client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness methods, and motivational interviewing to meet different goals. Sessions aim to balance practical change with emotional understanding.

Sabrina practices in Iowa and holds a Masters degree in Forensic Mental Health Counseling. She brings a straightforward, compassionate approach to each session and focuses on helping people build steps toward a life they want to sustain.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Sabrina often uses Client-Centered Therapy to make sessions feel collaborative and respectful. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters most to the client, and helping them set goals that fit their values. It can help people feel heard and clearer about next steps.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. CBT offers concrete techniques for coping with cravings, managing mood, and changing habits that keep problems going. These tools can be useful for addictions, anxiety, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sabrina will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning can change over time as priorities shift or new issues arise.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know the available formats. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. Talk with Sabrina about practical needs and how sessions can fit into everyday routines.