Dorie Scofield , LMFT

Dorie Scofield is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 33 years of clinical experience in Missouri. As an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she specializes in helping couples, families, individuals, teens, and children address emotional, relational, career, and spiritual concerns. Her work often centers on marriage and family counseling, while also supporting clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, stress, and life transitions.

Rooted in Family Systems Theory, she views individual concerns within the context of family relationships and patterns, integrating several therapeutic modalities to meet each client where they are. She has training in play therapy and applies cognitive and behavioral techniques that are effective with children and adolescents. In clinical practice she addresses a wide array of issues including communication difficulties, blended family challenges, attachment and abandonment concerns, parenting and fatherhood issues, fertility and adoption matters, and coping with separation or divorce.

Her approach blends practical skill-building with deeper exploration of personal narratives and relational dynamics. She aims to challenge clients toward their highest potential while offering compassionate, goal-focused support. Prospective clients in Missouri who seek help with relationships, family systems, or individual growth can expect collaborative care tailored to their needs.

Attachment, CBT, and Trauma-Focused Care Available Online

Dorie Scofield integrates several evidence-informed approaches into online work to address relationship, family, and individual concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and helps clients improve trust, emotional connection, and security in intimate and family relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress while building practical coping skills. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to the effects of traumatic experiences by helping clients process memories, reduce reactivity, and develop strategies for managing triggers and distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dorie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting plans as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy stays relevant and effective for the individual or family.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so people can receive care that fits their schedule and circumstances. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or work, and access licensed professionals regardless of local constraints.