Sara Scott

Sara Scott

Clinical Social Worker/therapist (844) 853-8937

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About Me

Hello! Thank you for taking time to read my profile. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in the state of Missouri with 20+ years of clinical experience. I love to lead, empower, help people become who they want to be, and reach their full potential . I followed my passion to assist people in thriving by obtaining a Bachelor’s in Social Work in 1998 from Columbia College and a MSW in 2001 from Saint Louis University. I have worked in several clinical settings including nonprofits, hospitals, prisons, and schools. I have experience in counseling couples, individuals (adults and children) and facilitating groups. I have received specialized training in , cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy and trauma treatments. Congrats for taking the 1st step towards change to improve your well-being. My desire is to help you achieve your goals by providing a safe, authentic, and compassionate clinical setting with an individualized therapy experience. Please let me know how I may assist.

SPECIALTIES
Depression
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Attachment Issues , Codependency , Communication Problems , Control Issues
Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 24

Orientation & Focus

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

  • Aging & Senior Issues
  • Attachment Issues
  • Blended Families
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Pain & Illness
  • Commitment Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emptiness
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt & Shame
  • Impulsivity
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Jealousy
  • Life Coaching
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Money & Financial Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Personality Disorders
  • School Issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Self Harm
  • Sex Addiction
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Young Adult Issues

Treatment Options

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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