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- Attachment work
- DBT skills
- Sandtray options
About Sara
Sara Tinker is a Tennessee LCSW with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses family and attachment concerns and related topics such as blended family issues and communication problems.
Sara uses a blend of practical, talk-and-action work. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how patterns in relationships repeat. She uses client-centered approaches that keep conversations focused on the person in front of her. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used for emotion regulation and coping. Emotionally focused ideas shape work around closeness and connection.
Her background spans community mental health, adolescent inpatient and in-home work, and long-standing private practice since the early 1990s. That variety informs how she approaches parenting stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and addiction-related problems. She has worked with people affected by sexual abuse, trauma, and complex life changes.
Sara also brings training and personal study in somatic approaches and EMDR, and she uses sandtray work with clients when appropriate. She integrates psychodynamic, self-psychology, and systems perspectives to help people see patterns, make different choices, and improve communication within their families or close relationships.
Her style is interactive and engaged. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and next steps a person can try between meetings. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and follow the platform steps to match and schedule an initial appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections. Online sessions use conversation and reflection to identify those patterns and try new ways of relating with partners or family members. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience in the room. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps clients clarify goals and next steps they can try between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping. Online meetings can include skill teaching, practice, and brief homework to build everyday habits.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as problems shift and new priorities emerge.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around parenting and work responsibilities, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats use less bandwidth and work well when a quick skills session or focused check-in is needed. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and how to structure sessions so they fit everyday life.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She helps people with parenting stress, blended family challenges, communication problems, and caregiving strain. Relationship patterns and attachment issues are commonly part of the work.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an interactive, client-centered approach with practical skills work. Sessions often combine attachment-based thinking, DBT skills, and emotionally focused interventions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience across community mental health, adolescent services, and private practice. That range informs work with trauma, addiction, chronic illness, and family stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee. Her practice and licensure are located in Tennessee.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for meeting with her?
Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription and region.
How do I start if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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