Sara Scott

Sara Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri with over 26 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, grief, and addiction concerns. Sara aims to create an authentic, compassionate space where people can set goals and work toward them at their own pace.

She trained in social work, earning a Bachelor of Social Work in 1998 and a Master of Social Work in 2001. Over her career she has worked in nonprofits, hospitals, prisons, and schools. That range of settings informs her practical, down-to-earth approach to counseling.

Sara uses methods that help people notice patterns and make concrete changes. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to address symptoms and daily challenges. Sessions often focus on skills for managing strong emotions and building healthier routines.

She has experience counseling individuals and couples and has led groups in clinical settings. Sara also supports people dealing with parenting challenges, family conflict, intimacy issues, ADHD, and aging-related concerns. Her work includes addressing trauma, grief, and substance use problems.

Sara presents therapy as a collaborative process. She listens, clarifies what matters to each person, and helps set clear, achievable steps. If you are considering therapy, she invites you to reach out and start a conversation about your goals and needs.

How her approaches translate to online work

Sara uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness practices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns, often useful for stress, mood, and anger.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try strategies that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time. The aim is to match techniques to what actually helps in daily life rather than follow a rigid protocol.

Confirm current online session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is helpful. It also lets people use mindfulness and skills practice in the environments where they live and work, helping translate what’s learned in sessions into real situations.