Clariza Scarlett Saint George, LCSW

Clariza Scarlett Saint George is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Illinois. She has ten years of experience helping people who are facing hard emotional and life challenges. Clariza aims to create an affirming and respectful space for every person who reaches out.

Her work often focuses on recovery from trauma, support for LGBTQ concerns, and helping people regain stability after big life changes. She also helps with mood concerns like depression and bipolar symptoms, struggles with addiction and eating, and stress from caregiving and chronic health issues. Sessions cover practical skills and everyday strategies that make life more manageable.

Clariza uses a mix of well-known methods to match a person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses acceptance and commitment principles to help people notice values and take meaningful action.

Clients can expect a calm, collaborative style that centers their experience. Clariza listens closely, helps identify goals, and works with each person to choose tools that fit their life. Progress is paced to what feels doable for the individual.

Her approach is flexible and geared toward real-world changes. Conversations can include emotion regulation skills, communication practice, and planning for everyday challenges. The focus is on small, steady steps that build toward better functioning and greater self-understanding.

Approach-focused care through online therapy

Clariza uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this approach works well for mood concerns, anxiety, sleep problems, and practical behavior changes. She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy which helps people clarify what matters to them and take action even when difficult feelings show up. Client-centered techniques shape how she works by keeping conversations grounded in each person’s needs and priorities.

Choosing the best approach is a team effort. Clariza will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they try methods that fit the person’s life and shift course when needed so the work stays relevant and workable.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for longer therapy work and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging provide ongoing support between sessions and can fit around work, school, or caregiving. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while managing a busy life.