Therapist profile
Dr. Sarah Willey, MO Psychologist 2019045861
Missouri psychologist - family and life changes
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- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Sarah
Dr. Sarah Willey is a Missouri psychologist with three years of post-degree experience. She completed a PsyD and has worked in college counseling, inpatient and outpatient mental health, and most recently at the VA. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, family concerns, grief, and work issues.
Willey uses straightforward, person-focused methods. Sessions begin by listening to what matters most and clarifying goals. She combines cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance-based strategies and solution-focused steps to help people make small, practical changes.
Many people come for help with life transitions, mood problems including bipolar mood concerns, or struggles tied to blended family situations and family of origin issues. She also supports those feeling isolated, burned out, or unsure about career and life purpose.
In sessions she uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. That means you may work on values and acceptance, notice and change unhelpful thoughts, practice emotion regulation skills, or build motivation for next steps.
She aims to keep work concrete and readable. Expect clear explanations, short exercises you can use between sessions, and regular check-ins on progress. People who prefer a direct, goal-focused approach often find this straightforward style useful.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It is often used for stress, life transitions, and feelings of aimlessness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and building new behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can help when emotions feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to see which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. That discussion can include trying a mix of techniques and checking in on what helps most.
Session format options are not specified in the source biography, so confirm current online session choices before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy week, avoid travel time, and try skills between sessions in real situations. Many people find it helpful to combine concrete home practice with focused session time to move forward without large disruptions to daily routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, career issues, bipolar mood concerns, and related topics like blended family and family of origin issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She listens first, then uses acceptance, behavioral, and solution-focused techniques to set clear steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience since completing her PsyD and has worked in college counseling, inpatient and outpatient mental health, and at the VA.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Missouri Psychologist, credential MO Psychologist 2019045861, and practices in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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