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Sarah Hall

Sarah Hall, LPC

Therapist in Missouri

Practical, present-focused counselor for life transitions

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Experience

10+ years

Credentials

LPC

Languages

English

Based in

Missouri

  • Solution oriented
  • Warm and direct
  • Adaptable methods

About Sarah

Sarah Hall is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri. She brings ten years of clinical experience from both private practice and agency settings. Sarah takes a warm, straightforward approach and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away.

She commonly helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, and mood concerns. She also works with issues such as ADHD, addictions, eating and food-related problems, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. Sexual dysfunction is listed among her clinical interests and is part of the wider range of concerns she addresses.

Sarah uses a present-focused, solution-oriented style in sessions. She draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when they fit a person's needs, and she adapts interventions to each situation. Her manner is warm, honest, and respectful while maintaining clear boundaries.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Missouri and a Master of Education from Stephens College. Over her career she has worked with foster care youth, people who have experienced trauma, non-verbal clients, and couples in various clinical settings.

Outside of work she is a parent and dog owner who enjoys exercise and music. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site’s process to match with her through the Start Therapy workflow.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, coping with life changes, and improving motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. CBT is practical and skills-focused, which often works well in short-term online sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, with attention to building distress tolerance and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah will discuss goals and preferences and then tailor methods together. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, CBT, DBT, or a mix of approaches fits best for a person's concerns.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins, and offer options for people who prefer not to be on camera. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without promising a particular service.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

License details

LPC · Missouri
2012042891
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1902146442

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check these details with the relevant licensing board, professional body or registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, parenting, anger, career challenges, depression, and coping with life changes. Sexual dysfunction is also listed among her focus areas.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is present-focused and solution-oriented. She aims to be warm, honest, and respectful while using practical strategies that fit each person's situation.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has ten years of clinical experience in private practice and agency work and has supported foster care youth, traumatized clients, non-verbal clients, and couples.

What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Missouri and holds a B.A. in psychology and an M.Ed.

Are sessions available in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.

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