- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Sara
Sara Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 26 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, anger, depression, addiction, and related concerns.
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage strong emotions and tense relationships. Sessions often focus on skills that change unhelpful thinking and reduce reactivity. She also draws on mindfulness and acceptance strategies to help people notice what matters and act with intention.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Social Work from Columbia College and a Master of Social Work from Saint Louis University. She has worked in nonprofits, hospitals, prisons, and schools. That range of settings informs a straightforward approach that fits everyday life.
In the room she mixes cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered talk therapy and DBT-informed skills. That combination is used to address problems like anger that comes out at work or with people close to you, ongoing resentment, or difficulty after loss.
She has experience counseling individuals and facilitating groups. Her focus covers a wide range of topics, including parenting strain, intimacy issues, ADHD, substance concerns, attachment and family of origin problems. People meet practical tools and direct conversation aimed at clearer behavior and steadier moods.
How her methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, then pick actions that match their values. It can be useful for ongoing anger or frustration that interferes with daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with concrete behavior changes to reduce reactivity and mood problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication during heated moments.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals and preferences, and she adjusts tools based on what helps in session and between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that focus on skill practice or problem-solving. Some formats use shorter structured check-ins, while others allow longer conversational sessions; ask about the available options and which will best match your daily routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sara works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, anger, depression, addictions, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques and DBT-informed skills, plus mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 26 years of clinical experience in settings that include nonprofits, hospitals, prisons, and schools.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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.