Sara Scott, LCSW

Licensed in Missouri · 26 years in practice

Sara Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 26 years of practice in Missouri.

License and registration

LCSW, Missouri: 2010007959 · expires September 2027
NPI: 1255770194 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 26
Languages: English

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About Sara

Sara Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 26 years of practice in Missouri. She uses straightforward, person-focused methods to help people handle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, and addiction. She aims to create a warm, respectful space where clients can talk, set goals, and learn skills that fit their daily life.

Her work blends practical strategies with an emphasis on values and present-moment awareness. She often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match what matters to them.

Background and approach

Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are also used to build emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Sara brings experience from many settings, including nonprofits, hospitals, prisons, and schools. That variety shaped a flexible approach to differing needs and life stages.

She has provided individual counseling, couples work, and group facilitation over her career. In sessions she focuses on clear steps clients can try between meetings, such as simple behavioral experiments, communication practices, and mindfulness exercises. She tailors techniques to each person’s goals and pace.

The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. People who choose her therapy can expect a collaborative process that balances practical skill building and personal exploration. She invites questions and works with each client to identify realistic goals and ways to reach them.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sara lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Anger management
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Commitment issues
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Sara names

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Online support

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take steps in that direction, even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings show up. It’s useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them with real-world behavior changes to reduce depression and worry. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus during hard moments.

Deciding on the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will ask about goals, daily challenges, and what has helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the client’s needs and adjust the plan based on what works in practice.

Online sessions can fit busy schedules and different life demands. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice communication skills in real time. Phone sessions can be a good choice when a quieter setup or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, coaching-style guidance, or ongoing tracking of skills between appointments. These options make it easier to maintain momentum and apply techniques to everyday situations.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Sara works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and parenting challenges.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is practical and person-centered, combining values-focused work with cognitive and mindfulness tools to teach skills you can use day to day.

What experience does she bring?

She has 26 years of clinical experience and has worked in nonprofits, hospitals, prisons, and schools, offering individual sessions, couples counseling, and group work.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, holding an MO LCSW, and practices in Missouri.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How does pricing and billing work?

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

How do I get started?

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