- Strengths focused
- Skills oriented
- Goal driven
About Sabrina
Sabrina Mayes is a licensed clinical social worker who uses evidence-informed methods to help people address life stressors and addictive behaviors. She draws on practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to reduce worry and manage strong emotions. Sabrina emphasizes a respectful, strengths-based approach that centers the client's own experience and goals.
She has eight years of professional experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. Her background also includes supporting those coping with trauma, substance use concerns, and issues around codependency and control. Sabrina focuses on building steady coping skills and clearer communication patterns.
Sessions are focused on what matters most to the person in front of her. She uses short skill-building exercises, thought-challenging techniques, and grounding practices so clients can try new ways of responding between meetings. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies help set small, achievable goals.
Sabrina values collaboration and treats clients as the experts on their own lives. She helps people notice patterns that hold them back and then develop practical steps to change them. Many clients find this blend of active skills work and reflective practice useful.
Her practice is based in New Mexico and conducted in English. Beginning therapy starts with a simple sign-up and a short matching questionnaire to connect goals with approach and scheduling.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions using CBT typically involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new ways of responding between meetings. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. In an online setting these skills are taught through step-by-step coaching and repeated practice so clients can use them during stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That collaborative process means clients often try a mix of skills and reflective work until they notice helpful change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit appointments into busy schedules, allows for shorter check-ins when needed, and makes it easier to practice skills between sessions. Licensed professionals can guide how to use sessions most effectively for day-to-day life and recovery.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sabrina works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and parenting strain. She also addresses addiction concerns, codependency, communication problems, and family issues.
What is her general approach in therapy?
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. The work emphasizes skill practice, goal setting, and noticing patterns that get in the way.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, addictions, and emotional regulation. That experience informs a practical, skills-based style.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCSW in New Mexico and provides services based on that license in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to clients within the regions her license permits.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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