Sabrina Lesher
Substance Abuse Therapist Near Me | Sabrina Lesher, MSW, LSW
Substance Use, Recovery and Reentry Support in Greensburg and Online Across Pennsylvania
Hi. My name is Sabrina Lesher, and I am a licensed social worker. If you have been searching for a substance abuse therapist near me, for yourself or for someone you love, I want you to know that reaching out is usually the hardest part. I believe no one should have to navigate life’s difficult moments alone. I see clients at our Greensburg office and virtually across Pennsylvania.
Reaching out for therapy can feel scary, especially when you may not know exactly what you need or where to begin. My goal is to provide a safe, welcoming space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted while we work together toward meaningful change.
What Substance Abuse Therapy With Me Looks Like
My background in addiction work is not incidental. I focused on addiction studies as an undergraduate, worked in a treatment setting with individuals experiencing substance use and addiction, and spent time in a federal halfway house supporting previously incarcerated individuals as they worked toward successful community reintegration.
Those settings taught me something I bring into every session: meet people where they are, recognize their strengths, and hold onto the belief that someone’s past does not have to determine their future. Shame is not a treatment method.
- Substance use and addiction therapy for adults
- Support whether you are in early recovery or years into it
- Work on the patterns and relationships underneath the use
- Non-judgmental conversation about relapse
- Reentry and community reintegration after incarceration
- Family work when the people around you are affected too
Online Addiction Therapy Across Pennsylvania
If getting to an office is the thing standing in your way, we can work together online. I offer online addiction therapy to clients anywhere in Pennsylvania, with the same approach I bring to in-person sessions. For substance use work in particular, consistency matters far more than intensity, and telehealth makes it easier to keep appointments during the stretches when life is least steady.
- Secure video sessions from home, or wherever you are
- The same session length and approach as an in-person visit
- Easier to stay consistent through early recovery
- Useful when transportation or a suspended license is the barrier
- In-person appointments available at our Greensburg office
Therapy for Autistic Adults
I have experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum, and I bring the same individualized approach to that work. Autistic adults are often handed therapy designed for someone else, and then treated as difficult when it does not fit.
- Therapy paced and structured around how you actually process
- Support with relationships, work, and daily demands
- No assumption that the goal is to appear neurotypical
- Built for adults, not a child model applied upward
How I Work
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized. I do not believe therapy should be a one-size-fits-all experience. I want to understand who you are as a person, what has shaped your experiences, and what you hope to get out of therapy. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), family systems theory, and strength-based approaches to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships.
I also believe humor, authenticity, and appropriate lightheartedness matter. Therapy involves difficult conversations, and there should still be room to laugh, be yourself, and feel comfortable along the way. My hope is that you leave feeling supported through the hard parts and more confident in your ability to build a life you genuinely enjoy.
Who I Work With
As a licensed social worker based in Greensburg and available online throughout Pennsylvania, I work with individuals, families, and couples looking for:
- Substance abuse therapy and addiction support
- Support through reentry and community reintegration
- Therapy for autistic adults
- Help with relationships and behavioral concerns
- CBT, DBT, and family systems-informed work
- A therapist who builds easy rapport with adults, particularly from young adulthood through middle adulthood
Credentials and Background
- Master of Social Work, Syracuse University, Advanced Clinical Practice
- Bachelor of Social Work, West Virginia University, focus on addiction studies and sociology
- Credentialed as MSW, LSW
- Experience in a treatment setting with individuals experiencing substance use and addiction
- Experience in a federal halfway house supporting community reintegration after incarceration
- Experience with children, adolescents, and families addressing behavioral concerns
Ready to Find a Substance Abuse Therapist Near You?
Whether you’re going through a difficult period, facing relationship challenges, feeling stuck, or struggling to enjoy life the way you once did, you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. Reach out today to schedule a first appointment at our Greensburg office, or a virtual session anywhere in Pennsylvania.