Tabatha Sapene

Tabatha Sapene is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) in Ohio with 24 years of experience. She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and life transitions. She also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue, sleep problems, career concerns, and feelings of isolation or loneliness.

Her approach is conversational and person-centered. Tabatha uses methods drawn from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns and try new habits. She also integrates emotionally-focused and mindfulness-based practices to address feelings and body responses.

Tabatha brings additional education in neuroscience, natural health, and mindfulness techniques into sessions. She emphasizes practical steps clients can use between meetings, including breathing, grounding, and simple behavior changes. Her work includes elements intended to support emotional regulation and clearer communication.

She is the author of Mental Alchemy Spiritual Affirmations to Change Your Life, and she draws on that work when clients are interested in affirmations and mindset shifts. Tabatha aims to tailor conversations and plans so they fit each person’s needs and values.

People who choose her often want a respectful, compassionate space to talk through difficult moments. She encourages small, doable steps and helps people set boundaries, regain energy, and clarify purpose.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s perspective. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the client’s lead to build trust and clarity. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and space to sort through feelings.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems.

Emotionally-focused approaches help people name and shift strong emotions in the moment. They are useful when grief, trauma, or relational pain makes daily life feel heavy.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences and suggest methods to try. Clients and therapist adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful and practical.

Because the biography does not list session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also offers ways to practice mindfulness, grounding, and behavioral experiments between meetings so progress can continue between sessions.