Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2020000506
- NPI
- 1811349368
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Sara supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered approach
- Anxiety and stress
- Life transitions
About Sara
Sara Gooding is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She offers direct, practical support for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck.
Her earlier work included crisis intervention, school-based mental health, and case management. That background informs a problem-focused style that values short-term solutions and concrete skills. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful patterns, and practicing tools you can use between appointments.
Sara uses a client-centered approach that centers the person's own perspective. She listens for what matters most and adapts conversations to the concerns that come up. The work is collaborative - goals and next steps are decided together rather than being imposed.
Expect a straightforward, goal-oriented rhythm in sessions. There may be check-ins about what helped or didn’t during the week, time spent learning coping techniques, and planning small, manageable changes. The emphasis is on usable strategies for daily life, not on long lectures or medical jargon.
People often seek Sara's help for anxiety that interferes with work or family life, stress from life transitions, trouble asserting themselves, or after difficult experiences. She aims to help people build clearer routines and practical habits that reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.
BHow sessions work
How client-centered therapy translates to online sessions
Sara works from a client-centered perspective, which means sessions focus on the client's own priorities and experiences. This approach emphasizes listening carefully and shaping each session around the concerns you bring, whether that is anxiety, stress, or relationship strain.Client-centered work often includes checking what goals matter most, reflecting back what the client has said, and helping people name practical next steps. That makes it useful for everyday problems and for managing reactions after difficult events or trauma.
Finding the right way of working is part of therapy. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what methods feel most helpful, and then make adjustments over time. This is a collaborative process that tests tools and keeps what works.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer flexibility around work or family commitments. Ask about session length and technical needs when you schedule so arrangements match your routine and comfort.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sara works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on listening, practical skills, and goal setting to address immediate problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience in clinical social work, including crisis intervention and school-based mental health.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers