Sara Scott, LCSW
Missouri LCSW supporting growth and healing
- Stress and anxiety
- Couples and families
- Trauma and grief
About Sara Scott
Sara Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 26 years of clinical experience. As a master's-level social work clinician, she combines extensive training and a compassionate approach to support people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, addiction, trauma, and a wide range of life transitions. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Social Work from Columbia College in 1998 and a Master of Social Work from Saint Louis University in 2001.
Sara has worked across diverse clinical settings, including nonprofits, hospitals, prisons, and schools, and she brings experience counseling couples, adults, children, and facilitating therapeutic groups. She has received specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), play therapy, and trauma-focused interventions. Her broader clinical toolkit also incorporates acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), client-centered methods, and mindfulness-based techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs.
Committed to helping people grow toward their goals, she focuses on individualized treatment that emphasizes practical skills, emotional insight, and personal strengths. Sara aims to create an authentic and compassionate therapeutic environment where clients can explore change, build coping strategies, and work toward greater well-being.
Sara has worked across diverse clinical settings, including nonprofits, hospitals, prisons, and schools, and she brings experience counseling couples, adults, children, and facilitating therapeutic groups. She has received specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), play therapy, and trauma-focused interventions. Her broader clinical toolkit also incorporates acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), client-centered methods, and mindfulness-based techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs.
Committed to helping people grow toward their goals, she focuses on individualized treatment that emphasizes practical skills, emotional insight, and personal strengths. Sara aims to create an authentic and compassionate therapeutic environment where clients can explore change, build coping strategies, and work toward greater well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sara Scott have?
Sara Scott has 26 years of clinical experience.
Is Sara Scott a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: MO LCSW 2010007959.
In which languages does Sara Scott provide therapy?
Sara Scott provides therapy in English.
Where is Sara Scott located?
Sara Scott is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Sara Scott as my therapist?
You can work with Sara Scott through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sara Scott work with international clients?
Sara Scott does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sara Scott cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that move them toward a more meaningful life. It emphasizes acceptance of difficult emotions alongside practical behavior changes, and it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and patterns that contribute to emotional distress. CBT provides concrete strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, and for improving problem-solving and coping skills.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens empathetically and supports the client’s own capacity for growth. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, navigating relationship and identity concerns, and fostering personal insight.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sara Scott works with clients and licensed professionals to determine which techniques best align with each person’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adapts methods as needs evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or conducted by phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reach care from different locations, and maintain continuity of support when in-person sessions are not possible.