Sarah Hall

Practical, present-focused counseling with warmth

LPC Missouri

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Sarah

Sarah Hall is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri who draws on a decade of clinical experience to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and mood concerns.

Background and approach

She blends practical, present-focused strategies with warmth and directness, tailoring sessions to each person's needs and preferences. Sarah uses a range of evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), as well as acceptance and commitment and attachment-informed ideas, to support problem-solving and emotional regulation.

Her background spans independent practice and agency settings, and she has worked with children, teens, adults, and families across a variety of concerns including parenting, adoption and foster care issues, eating-related problems, addiction, and compassion fatigue.

Sarah earned a B.A. in psychology from the University of Missouri and an M.Ed. from Stephens College, and she brings a pragmatic, respectful approach that honors cultural and personal boundaries. She aims to partner with clients to identify realistic goals, build coping skills, and rediscover meaningful moments in daily life.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online therapy

Sarah integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into an online setting to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical coping skills. CBT focuses on linking thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so clients can test and change patterns that maintain distress, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and present-moment awareness, helping people accept difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful change.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so that interventions fit the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers multiple ways to connect including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can increase flexibility for scheduling, allow work to continue during life transitions, and support different communication styles. Licensed professionals use these formats to deliver the same clinical tools and homework-based practices typical of in-person care, making it possible to learn new skills and address challenges from wherever clients are located.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, eating and body image issues, parenting challenges, and career or life transition concerns.

Which therapy styles does she use in sessions?

Her practice is solution and present-focused and draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), attachment-based therapy, and client-centered approaches to match client preferences.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of clinical experience working in both independent practice and agency settings, supporting a range of client presentations across the lifespan.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with license number MO LPC 2012042891 and practices in the state of Missouri.

Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients according to the documented availability.

What session formats are available?

Clients can choose among video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and the therapist's scheduling.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem ADHD

Also works with

Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression Coping 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 OCD Panic 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

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English