- Values driven
- Practical strategies
- Calm listening
About Sarah
Dr. Sarah Willey uses a practical, client-centered approach to help people handle work stress, life changes, and mood concerns. She is a Missouri psychologist (MO Psychologist 2019045861) and brings a calm, listening style to each session. Her work focuses on clear goals and everyday tools rather than long lectures or jargon.
She draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to notice unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas help people name their values and take small steps toward them. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused moves are used when people want help deciding what to try next.
Dr. Willey has practiced in college counseling, inpatient and outpatient settings, and with the VA. That mix gives her experience with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, workplace issues, and career questions. She also addresses mood disorders including bipolar and seasonal affective disorder, plus concerns common to young adults and women.
In sessions she listens, clarifies what matters to each person, and works with them to set achievable aims. Therapy often includes short practical exercises between meetings and skills to handle daily pressure. She frames progress as gradual and shared work.
People who choose her can expect straightforward language, gentle curiosity, and an emphasis on usable tools for coping and change. Those interested in starting are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first appointment.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, even when feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck by helping them find their own reasons to change and build momentum.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Decisions about which methods to use are collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy workday, save travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid being on camera if that helps someone engage. Licensed professionals can offer practical tools and skills work over distance, and many people find these approaches transfer well to daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, workplace issues, and mood concerns including bipolar and SAD. Other areas include self-esteem, life transitions, relationship and family matters, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is compassionate and client-centered, with a focus on clear goals and practical steps. Sessions emphasize listening, clarification, and small, usable tools people can try between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
She earned a PsyD and has worked in college counseling, inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, and most recently with the VA. Her background informs work with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Missouri psychologist listed as MO Psychologist 2019045861 and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The therapist or platform can confirm whether sessions are in person, video, or by phone.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided during the scheduling process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.