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Sarah Hall

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Sarah Hall, LPC

Missouri

LPC in Missouri - anxiety and relationship concerns

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  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • DBT skills
  • ACT and attachment work

About Sarah

Sarah Hall is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with ten years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, mood and behavioral issues, and trauma among the concerns she works with.

She has worked in both private practice and agency settings. That has included clients across ages and settings, and work with foster care youth and people who have experienced trauma. Her academic background includes a B.A. in psychology from the University of Missouri and a Master of Education from Stephens College.

Sarah uses practical, present-focused methods in sessions. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas when they fit a client's goals. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered work depending on what people need.

Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing new behaviors, and building straightforward coping skills. She aims to be direct and respectful while keeping cultural differences and boundaries in view. She also offers support around parenting, grief, substance use, body image, and work-related stress.

Outside clinical work she is a mother and partner, and mentions everyday interests like exercise and her dog. People who choose her can expect short-term, goal-oriented work that emphasizes clear steps and practical tools.

How CBT, ACT, and attachment work online

Sarah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and practice new responses, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts appear, which can help with avoidance and motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how they affect feelings and behavior, which can be relevant for relationship or family concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with each person and try approaches that match those goals. That conversation is collaborative and may include mixing practical CBT techniques with ACT or attachment-focused ideas depending on needs.

The original biography does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, such as taking a shorter check-in during a break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow focusing on skill practice between meetings and trying behavioral experiments in real-world settings. Ask about session length, camera preferences, and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire to find arrangements that fit your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, mood and behavioral issues, trauma and grief, and related topics such as parenting, body image, and addiction.

How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?

She uses CBT to help notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. The work is practical and focused on changing patterns that get in the way of daily life.

What is her clinical background?

She has ten years of experience in private practice and agency settings and holds a B.A. in psychology and an M.Ed.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions billed or priced?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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