Be More Present

Welcome. I am so glad you are here.

Life comes at us fast. We have so many decisions to make, tasks on our to-do list, news alerts that send our nervous systems into overdrive…

Therapy is one of the few spaces where we can slow ourselves down and notice what is happening in our minds and bodies. Taking the time to be present with yourself can transform how you feel, relate, and show up each day. And doing so in the safe, nonjudgmental presence of a therapist will give you the support and clarity you need to make the changes you want.

Ready to be more present in your life?

About the Practice

Dori Scallet, with shoulder-length hair, wearing a white eyelet dress, silver earrings, and necklace, standing outdoors and smiling for the photograph.

I’m Dori, the founder of Presence Psychotherapy. I am a licensed clinical social worker and a big believer that we are all doing the best we can with the resources we have available to us.

I offer virtual telehealth sessions to adults 18+ in New York State as well as in-person and virtual sessions in Missouri. My office is located in downtown Clayton, just a few minutes outside of St. Louis, and is fully ADA accessible.

I strive to create a space that is inclusive, accessible, and open to all. I do my own work to examine my privilege, to take accountability when I have caused harm, and to seek support when I realize that my own stuff is getting in the way of providing the best possible care to my clients.

Therapeutic Services

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    Individual Therapy

    - Stop feeling stuck and start building momentum toward the changes you want

    - Quiet your inner critic that tells you you’re not good enough, smart enough, perfect enough.

    - Develop healthy boundaries, reverse people pleasing habits, and improve relationship patterns

    - Explore your evolving identity and embrace who you are right now

    - Develop self-compassion and love for all your parts

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    Couples & Relationship Counseling

    - Disrupt repeating patterns that cause conflict, hurt, and frustration

    - Develop clear, compassionate communication skills so all partners feel seen and understood

    - Deepen vulnerability, intimacy, and sexual connection

    - Cope with betrayal, rebuild trust, and heal from trauma

    - Navigate an open relationship with playful curiosity, clear consent, and compassionate boundaries

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    Trauma Therapy

    - Develop skills to manage flashbacks, anxiety, and hypervigilance so you can feel grounded and less flooded

    - Process traumatic memories in a safe, contained space

    - Work through a persistent sense of shame or guilt for what happened to you

    - Rebuild a sense of safety and trust—in yourself and with others

    - Transform the impact of trauma into resilience and personal growth

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    Professional Consultation

    - Feel less alone when navigating complex clinical cases or when you are feeling stuck

    - Confront your own impostor syndrome and remember why you’re such an amazing therapist

    - Explore the complexity of ethical dilemmas to support informed, responsible decision-making

    - Dive deeper into new modalities or interventions

    - Examine your own thoughts, feelings, and reactions to clients so they stop undermining your work