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Sara Scott, LCSW
Missouri
LCSW - Anxiety and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- DBT skills
About Sara
Sara Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and addiction-related concerns. Sara also lists attention-deficit concerns and parenting support among her areas of focus.
She uses practical, time-tested approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices. Sessions tend to focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, learning new coping skills, and testing different ways of responding to stressors. The emphasis is on simple strategies people can use between sessions.
Sara’s background includes work in hospitals, nonprofits, prisons, and schools. That range informs her approach to life changes, trauma and abuse, and chronic health or caregiving stress. She has experience counseling individuals and facilitating groups, and she lists familiarity with issues like attachment, blended family concerns, body image, and chronic pain or illness.
Her style aims to be straightforward and collaborative. Clients can expect clear goals, practical exercises, and skills practice. Techniques may include behavioral experiments, mindfulness practice, distress tolerance skills, and values-based action planning.
She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Columbia College and a Master of Social Work from Saint Louis University. People who choose to work with her are guided toward manageable steps that fit everyday life and current responsibilities.
How CBT, ACT and Mindfulness are used in online sessions
Sara lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy among her approaches. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. ACT emphasizes identifying personal values and taking actions that align with those values even when difficult feelings are present. Mindfulness practice trains attention to the present moment and can help reduce reactivity and increase calm.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
Specific session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in the settings where problems happen and bring real-life examples into the session for hands-on troubleshooting.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
Sara works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions, and related concerns such as ADHD and parenting stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, test new responses, and build practical habits that reduce distress.
What is her professional background?
She has 26 years of clinical experience and has worked in hospitals, nonprofits, prisons, and schools, offering individual counseling and group facilitation.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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