Sara Scruggs, LCSW
Licensed in Illinois · 10 years in practice
Sara Scruggs is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of practice in Illinois.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149021155 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1104482934 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
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About Sara
Sara Scruggs is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of practice in Illinois. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and the strain of family conflict. Sara aims to make therapy practical and straightforward so busy parents can follow along.
Sara uses respectful listening to help people name what matters most. She works with feelings like guilt, shame, jealousy, and impulsivity. She also supports people struggling with compassion fatigue and workplace stress.
Background and approach
Her approach blends talking and short, focused strategies. Clients can expect moments of reflection alongside concrete steps to try between sessions. She draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral work and emotionally-focused methods to address patterns in thinking and relating.
Sara also uses mindfulness and solution-focused tools to build skills for daily life. These methods help with coping during life changes and improving communication. She pays attention to attachment and blended family issues when they affect day-to-day relationships.
Sessions are practical and collaborative. Sara helps people set small goals and track progress. The aim is clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and more workable ways to handle family and work demands.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sara lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches Sara names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit busy lives
Sara often integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Client-Centered Therapy means the conversation follows the client’s priorities and the therapist listens closely to what matters most. It helps people feel heard and clarify their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behavior, which is useful for anxiety, stress, and workplace challenges.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sara will discuss options and try out techniques together to see what helps most. Goals, preferences, and practical needs shape which methods are used and how sessions are structured.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different routines. Video works well when visual cues and a fuller conversation are helpful. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins, step-by-step problem solving, or ongoing coaching between appointments. These options help people keep therapy consistent while fitting it into their daily life.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Sara commonly address?
Sara focuses on stress, anxiety, family conflict, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses related issues like attachment, communication, guilt and shame, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining listening with practical steps. Sessions mix reflection, skill practice, and short exercises to try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings ten years of experience working as a mental health professional in Illinois.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Illinois.
Can I work with her in another country or language?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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