- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT methods
- Speaks English and Tigrinya
About Sabrina
Sabrina Sahle is a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, grief, and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Tigrinya.
Sabrina trained in educational psychology and completed graduate degrees in international affairs and social work. Her background includes trauma-focused work with refugees at resettlement agencies and providing individual and group psychotherapy at a university counseling center. She has also worked in community agencies on Maryland's Eastern Shore and ran a private practice serving immigrant and non-immigrant clients.
Her approach combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered methods. In sessions she listens, reflects, and helps people name feelings and patterns that cause pain. She uses practical exercises and discussion to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Sabrina has experience supporting people dealing with attachment issues, identity and multicultural concerns, postpartum depression, PTSD, eating and body-image struggles, and challenges related to parenting and career. She also addresses ADHD, compassion fatigue, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination.
She aims to work collaboratively to identify goals and clear steps forward. The process often involves identifying emotional patterns, practicing different ways to respond, and building skills to manage stress and relationships. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in virtual sessions
Sabrina draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and name hard-to-reach emotions and the patterns that keep those feelings active. EFT can be helpful when relationship patterns or attachment concerns make it difficult to respond differently to strong feelings.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to work on values-based choices and to build willingness to experience difficult thoughts and emotions without being driven by them. Attachment-Based Therapy ideas inform work around early relationship patterns and how they shape current reactions and expectations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. Sabrina will talk with the client about goals, try strategies from different approaches, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. The focus is on practical steps that match the client’s needs and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make sessions possible for people who live farther from Maryland services. Licensed professionals will discuss how to schedule and manage sessions that fit everyday life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English, Tigrinya
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
Sabrina supports stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy and eating issues, and related challenges listed in her profile.
How does she work in therapy?
She uses a blend of Emotionally-Focused Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered methods in an interactive style.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in refugee resettlement agencies, a university counseling center, community agencies, and a private practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) licensed in Maryland and works with clients in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Tigrinya.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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