Sara Scott , LCSW

Sara Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 26 years of clinical experience. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Columbia College in 1998 and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Saint Louis University in 2001, and she has pursued specialized training in cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies as well as play therapy and trauma-focused interventions.

Sara has worked across a variety of clinical settings, including nonprofit organizations, hospitals, correctional facilities, and schools. She brings experience counseling couples and individuals of different ages, facilitating therapeutic groups, and supporting families through transitions and conflicts. Her clinical work addresses a broad range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and intimacy-related difficulties.

Known for an empowering, client-centered stance, Sara aims to help people clarify their goals, build practical skills, and move toward the life they want. She frames treatment around each person’s strengths and preferences and focuses on individualized care that combines evidence-based methods with empathy and real-world problem solving. She welcomes inquiries about how she might assist with personal growth or coping during life changes.

Evidence-Based Therapies for Online Care

Sara Scott uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-focused, and it is often used for concerns like anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

She also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) strategies that teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and impulse-related concerns.

Mindfulness therapy is woven into her approach to help clients increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices can support coping with chronic stress, grief, and ongoing life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sara collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility to access these evidence-based methods via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and receive consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.