- 30 years experience
- English and Spanish
- Practical coping skills
About &
Dr. & Mrs. Yvette Sabater-Lenk helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship worries, or strong emotions. She is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. Her manner is warm and plain-spoken, and she aims to make visits feel manageable for busy lives.
She supports people dealing with depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication or control problems. Jealousy is one of the relationship concerns she can help people understand and work through.
Her work uses practical tools drawn from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior techniques, emotionally focused methods, and elements of the Gottman approach. Sessions often focus on skills for emotional regulation, clearer communication, and problem-solving for daily life. She adapts strategies to each person’s situation and goals.
Dr. Sabater-Lenk has experience with developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, and mood or personality-related struggles. She frequently involves caregivers and support people when that is helpful to the client’s progress. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish in Florida.
People who start with her can expect a focused plan, simple skills to practice between sessions, and regular check-ins on what is and isn’t working. To begin, readers should use the continue button on this profile and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
She supports people dealing with depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication or control problems. Jealousy is one of the relationship concerns she can help people understand and work through.
Her work uses practical tools drawn from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior techniques, emotionally focused methods, and elements of the Gottman approach. Sessions often focus on skills for emotional regulation, clearer communication, and problem-solving for daily life. She adapts strategies to each person’s situation and goals.
Dr. Sabater-Lenk has experience with developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, and mood or personality-related struggles. She frequently involves caregivers and support people when that is helpful to the client’s progress. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish in Florida.
People who start with her can expect a focused plan, simple skills to practice between sessions, and regular check-ins on what is and isn’t working. To begin, readers should use the continue button on this profile and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s needs. In practice this means sessions begin where the client is and build goals at the client’s pace, which helps with self-esteem and coping issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It provides practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches clear skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. That shared decision-making helps match techniques to what actually helps the person in day-to-day life.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and can work well for practicing skills between sessions. Licensed professionals can guide clients on which approach and session rhythm will best support their goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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 issuesCommunication problemsControl 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 / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy 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 TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New York, Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and anger. Additional focuses include abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and down-to-earth. Sessions mix listening with teaching skills for emotional regulation, coping, and clearer communication.
What is her background and experience?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with people who have developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, mood concerns, and complex personality features.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW credentials and practices in Florida under NY LCSW and FL LCSW listings.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work together?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist factors; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the continue button on this profile, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.