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About Sarah
MO Psychologist Dr. Sarah Willey has three years of clinical experience and works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, and related issues. She practices several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered therapy. Sessions are provided in English and she is based in Missouri. Dr. Willey’s credential is MO Psychologist 2019045861.
Dr. Willey builds sessions around what a person is facing now. She listens to understand current coping, patterns, and immediate problems. Then she helps people learn concrete skills to manage mood, reduce anxiety, and handle life changes. Practical tools and short-term plans are used alongside deeper conversation when useful.
Her background includes work in college counseling, inpatient and outpatient mental health, and recent work with the VA. That mix informs how she balances skills-based work and supportive discussion. Her experience includes working with mood disorders, bipolar concerns, seasonal affective disorder, and compassion fatigue.
Typical areas Dr. Willey addresses include family of origin issues, blended family challenges, workplace stress, young adult issues, and questions about life purpose. She also helps with forgiveness and isolation or loneliness. Therapy often mixes behavioral techniques with motivational interviewing to help people take manageable steps.
People can expect short, clear sessions that focus on what is most pressing. Progress is tracked with direct goals and reviewable steps. To begin, readers should use the site’s matching tools to schedule an initial appointment and indicate their priorities.
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How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and values, then take action that aligns with what matters. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and decisions about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and uses concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing concentrates on finding a person’s own reasons for change and supporting small, practical steps toward goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review concerns and preferences, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust as needed. Clients and the therapist collaborate to pick strategies that suit goals and daily routines.
Confirm the session formats available before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins between appointments. They also let people use work breaks or shorter windows for focused skill practice. If a client prefers a certain session rhythm or length, that can be discussed and arranged during the initial scheduling and early appointments.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and related issues such as grief, relationship strain, workplace problems, and compassion fatigue.
What methods does she use in sessions?
Her practice draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience across college counseling, inpatient and outpatient settings, and recent work with the VA.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Missouri psychologist holding the credential MO Psychologist 2019045861 and is based in Missouri.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.