Dr. Sarah Scott

Do you find yourself overthinking, holding yourself to impossibly high standards, or being much harder on yourself than you are on others? Perhaps you struggle to express your feelings, feel comfortable in relationships, or move beyond patterns you understand intellectually but still find difficult to change.

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with a PhD in Health Psychology and extensive training in evidence-based psychotherapy. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, trauma-related concerns, perfectionism, self-esteem difficulties, and challenges in relationships.

My approach is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. I believe therapy can help you not only understand yourself more deeply, but also develop greater emotional flexibility, self-compassion, and a stronger sense of connection with yourself and others.

My approach is evidence-based, integrative, and tailored to your individual needs. I draw primarily from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), while also incorporating mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotion-focused approaches.

I believe meaningful change involves more than simply understanding why we feel or behave the way we do. In our sessions, we'll explore patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and relationships, while also developing new ways of responding to challenges. Sometimes this means learning practical strategies; other times, it means slowing down to better understand and experience emotions that may be difficult to access or express.

I value a warm, collaborative relationship where you feel comfortable being yourself, asking questions, and sharing feedback along the way.

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin exploring what brings you to therapy. I'll ask about your current concerns, relevant experiences, and what you hope might be different in your life.

You don't need to know exactly where to begin or have everything figured out. We'll work together to understand what's been difficult, identify your goals, and discuss how therapy might help.

My hope is that you'll leave feeling heard, understood, and comfortable with the direction of our work together. We'll continue checking in along the way to make sure therapy feels meaningful and helpful to you.