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Sarah Hall

Sarah Hall

Therapist · Missouri

Practical, present-focused counseling for daily challenges

  • Warm and direct
  • Skill-based strategies
  • Values-centered work

About Sarah

Sarah Hall is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Missouri. She brings ten years of clinical experience and a practical, present-focused style to therapy. Sarah aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and financial worries that affect everyday life.

She trained in psychology at the University of Missouri and earned a Master of Education from Stephens College. Her background includes work in private practice and clinical agency settings. Over the past decade she has supported people facing trauma, grief, mood concerns, behavioral issues, and problems related to addiction and ADHD.

Sarah uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based ideas, and a client-centered stance. Sessions focus on practical steps, present concerns, and building skills that fit daily life.

Her style is warm, direct, and respectful. She pays attention to boundaries and cultural differences while helping people clarify values and decide on workable changes. Sarah also has experience with adoption and foster care issues, attachment challenges, body image, and family-of-origin concerns.

Outside of work she is a parent and dog owner who values exercise and everyday routines. She aims to help people find more calm, clearer direction, and moments of joy amid life’s demands.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small actions that match those values. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and decisions about life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to find patterns that keep problems going and then practices new, more helpful skills. CBT often helps with anxiety, mood, and coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and try strategies that match a client's goals and preferences. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan as needed.

The therapist's profile did not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work with licensed professionals across different locations and can make it simpler to maintain continuity during life transitions. Ask about current session options to find the arrangement that best fits daily routines and needs.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemADHDAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, grief, trauma, addictions, ADHD, eating issues, and career or life transitions.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is solution and present focused, with warm and honest interaction. Sessions emphasize practical steps, skill building, and finding what works day to day.

What experience does she bring?

She has ten years of clinical experience working in both private practice and agency settings with a wide range of concerns and populations.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, licensed in Missouri and works with clients in that region.

What languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts clients from outside the United States.

Which session formats are offered?

The therapist's original profile did not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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