Sara Scott , LCSW

Sara Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings more than two decades of clinical experience to her practice. She followed a clear vocational path, earning a Bachelor of Social Work in 1998 from Columbia College and a Master of Social Work in 2001 from Saint Louis University, and has worked across nonprofit agencies, hospitals, correctional settings, and schools. Her background includes counseling couples and individuals of varied ages, facilitating groups, and applying specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, play therapy, and trauma-focused interventions.

Sara focuses on empowering people to meet their goals and become who they want to be, offering an individualized, compassionate approach grounded in authenticity and clinical skill. She addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, addictions, LGBT issues, parenting and intimacy-related challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Her work often includes coaching elements aimed at building practical skills, strengthening communication, and supporting emotional regulation.

Sara aims to create a therapeutic space that supports personal growth and resilience, tailoring interventions to each person or family she works with and helping them take meaningful steps toward improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and learn practical strategies to shift behaviors and reactions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problem-solving in daily life.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skill-building in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of impulsive behavior.

Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and acceptance techniques that reduce reactivity and increase calm. It supports coping with stress, chronic emotional pain, and the management of intrusive thoughts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sara collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so the work remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to receive support from licensed professionals in ways that fit their schedule and lifestyle. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapy when and where it is most manageable.