Dr. & Mrs. Yvette Sabater-Lenk, LCSW

Emotion-focused work
CBT and DBT tools
English and Spanish

About &

Dr. & Mrs. Yvette Sabater-Lenk is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience based in Florida. She helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, anger, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

She uses approaches that focus on emotions and relationships, practical coping skills, and clear problem-solving. In sessions she teaches emotion regulation techniques, cognitive strategies to shift unhelpful thinking, and behavioral skills to improve daily functioning. These methods are aimed at reducing distress and improving how people handle difficult situations.

Her background includes long experience with a wide range of concerns, such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, and chronic health challenges. She has supported people dealing with body image, caregiver stress, illness or disability, and reactions to disasters.

She adapts therapy to fit each person’s situation and works with caregivers or support systems when that is useful. Practical goals and skills-building are central to her work rather than lengthy academic explanations. Sessions typically focus on what is most important to the person in front of her.

Her clinical approaches include Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and elements of the Gottman Method. This mix lets her address feelings, thoughts, behavior, and relationship patterns in straightforward ways.

How her approaches adapt to online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps identify and name strong emotions and patterns that keep repeating. It is useful for people who want to understand core feelings and how those shape their responses. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and supporting the person's own goals, letting the client lead the focus of the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit best based on the concerns, goals, and day-to-day life. The plan can shift over time as needs change.

Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-in sessions when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to continue work with the same licensed professional if circumstances change, while keeping the focus on practical skills, emotional awareness, and steps the person can use between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Anger management

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

New York, Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues as listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered methods, CBT and DBT strategies, and Gottman-informed techniques to focus on emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 30 years of clinical experience to her practice in Florida.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is an LCSW licensed in New York and Florida and provides services from Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.

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