Tabatha Sapene

Tabatha Sapene is an Ohio-licensed social worker with 24 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and the changes that come with difficult life stages. Her work also addresses compassion fatigue, sleep struggles, and career concerns in straightforward, practical ways.

Tabatha blends client-centered conversation with problem-solving skills to create a plan people can use right away. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and solution-focused tools to set small, doable goals. Mindfulness practices are offered as simple exercises to calm the body and steady attention during hard moments.

Her background includes study in mind-body topics and neuroscience, with attention to how habits, diet, and daily routines affect mood and energy. She is the author of Mental Alchemy Spiritual Affirmations to Change Your Life, which informs some of her approaches to shifting thought patterns. Tabatha emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a client-led pace.

Sessions tend to focus on practical steps, breathing and grounding techniques, and clearer communication skills for everyday relationships. She also helps people work through feelings around hospice and end-of-life concerns in a way that honors personal values and meaning. The goal is to help people leave sessions with at least one change they can try before the next visit.

Tabatha encourages a collaborative process where clients shape goals and priorities. She asks about what matters most, then adapts tools and exercises to fit each person’s daily life. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client's lead, asks clarifying questions, and helps name priorities for change. This approach supports people who want a respectful, paced conversation about what feels important.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple tools to test unhelpful beliefs and to try new behaviors that can improve mood and functioning. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties.

Emotionally-focused work centers on noticing and naming core emotions and patterns that keep people stuck. It can help when grief, shame, or relationship stress shows up in daily life by teaching ways to respond differently to strong feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, listen to preferences, and try different techniques until a good fit emerges. Clients help shape the plan so tools match their routines and values.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when days are tight. They also let people practice breathing or grounding exercises between appointments and apply new skills directly in their everyday settings.