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Dorie Scofield, LMFT

Experienced Missouri Marriage and Family Therapist
  • 33 years experience
  • Family systems approach
  • Play and CBT techniques

About Dorie Scofield

Dorie Scofield is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Missouri who brings deep experience supporting people with emotional, relational, career, and spiritual concerns. With 33 years in the field, she focuses on marriage counseling while also working effectively with individual adults, teens, children, and entire families. Her practice has addressed a wide range of issues including marriage and parenting challenges, peer pressure, anger management, anxiety disorders, learning differences, social difficulties, bullying, self-esteem struggles, depression, motivation concerns, grief, questions of moral character, vocational calling, and career exploration.

She draws from a Family Systems Theory perspective that integrates well with multiple therapeutic methods. Trained in play therapy and in cognitive-behavioral techniques that are especially useful with children, she aims to meet clients where they are and provide practical tools alongside relational insight. Her goal is to encourage and challenge clients to pursue their highest potential in life while navigating the complexities of relationships and personal growth.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Narrative Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dorie Scofield have?

Dorie Scofield has 33 years of experience in mental health and relationship work.

Is Dorie Scofield a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: MO LMFT 2020010321.

In which languages does Dorie Scofield provide therapy?

Dorie Scofield provides therapy in English.

Where is Dorie Scofield located?

Dorie Scofield is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Dorie Scofield as my therapist?

Clients can work with Dorie Scofield through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dorie Scofield work with international clients?

Dorie Scofield does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dorie Scofield cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

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Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can provide meaningful help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, online sessions often offer benefits comparable to traditional in-person care while fitting more easily into everyday schedules.

One major advantage is flexibility - clients can connect with therapists in the format that feels most comfortable, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety makes it simpler to keep continuity of care during busy periods or when travel or mobility are factors.

Licensed professionals conduct online sessions and clients can request a different therapist at any time if they want a new match. For many people, the combination of convenience and access to trained therapists makes online therapy a practical option when addressing day-to-day challenges and relationship concerns.

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