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Dr. Sarah Willey, MO Psychologist 2019045861
Missouri
Missouri psychologist - anxiety and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Sarah
Dr. Sarah Willey is a Missouri psychologist with three years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship concerns, career issues, and coping with life changes. She also addresses mood disorders, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and seasonal affective disorder. She practices in English and is based in Missouri.
She trained at Wheaton College where she completed a PsyD in 2018 and has worked in college counseling, inpatient and outpatient mental health, and most recently at a VA setting. That mix of settings shaped a practical approach to common clinical problems. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when those methods fit the situation.
In sessions she focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and testing new responses. Conversations move toward concrete steps people can try between meetings. She uses listening and reflective feedback to clarify what matters most to each person and which strategies to prioritize.
She often helps people work through life transitions, relationship strain, workplace stress, and challenges tied to family of origin or blended family roles. She also supports people dealing with loneliness, questions of life purpose, and forgiveness work. Practical problem solving and short-term skills practice are common elements of her work.
Clients should note that she is a Missouri psychologist (MO Psychologist 2019045861) and provides services in English. International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How key approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Willey uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety or low mood and to practice new responses. CBT sessions often include brief skill practice, thought records, and behavioral experiments that can be done between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing what matters to a person and learning to act toward those values even when difficult feelings are present. ACT tools often include values clarification and simple exercises to increase willingness to face uncomfortable emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss which methods fit a person's goals and preferences and will try practical options together. That process is collaborative and may shift as needs or goals change over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce commuting time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full session is hard to schedule. They also let people practice skills in everyday settings and then bring observations back to therapy for real-time problem solving.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. She also addresses workplace issues, mood disorders including bipolar, and compassion fatigue.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her work leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior changes.
What is her clinical background?
She completed a PsyD in 2018 and has worked in college counseling, inpatient and outpatient mental health, and most recently at a VA setting. She has three years of post-degree experience.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Missouri psychologist listed as MO Psychologist 2019045861 and practices in Missouri.
Which languages and international clients does she support?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site flow.
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