Sara Scott , LCSW

Sara Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 26 years of clinical experience. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Columbia College (1998) and a Master of Social Work from Saint Louis University (2001). As an LCSW she is trained to provide clinical assessment and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups, drawing on extensive work across nonprofits, hospitals, correctional settings, and schools.

Sara supports people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and life transitions. She also works with issues such as parenting challenges, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and problems related to self-esteem and coping. Her work with couples, adults, and children includes both individual counseling and group facilitation tailored to each client’s needs.

Sara integrates evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical strategies, mindfulness, and acceptance-based ideas to help clients build practical skills and clarity. Her practice emphasizes an authentic, compassionate, and individualized therapy experience aimed at empowering clients to pursue their goals and reach their potential.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Sara Scott

Sara Scott draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques to guide online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to mood and anxiety problems, and it is often used for depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) focuses on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills - it can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and impulse-driven behaviors. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings, supporting stress reduction, improved focus, and greater emotional balance.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Sara collaborates with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, needs, and personal preferences, adapting strategies over time so the therapy aligns with each person’s situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins are possible via live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options helps people access consistent care around work, caregiving, or mobility constraints, while enabling ongoing skill practice and support between scheduled appointments.