Clariza Scarlett Saint George, LCSW

Clariza Scarlett Saint George is a licensed therapist in Illinois with ten years of clinical experience who focuses on supporting people through complex emotional challenges. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she combines professional training with a commitment to culturally responsive, affirming care, with particular attention to LGBTQ+ experiences, trauma recovery, and personal empowerment.

Her work integrates evidence-based practices to address a broad range of concerns, including social anxiety, relationship dynamics, self-esteem, and goals for personal growth. She brings experience helping clients navigate life transitions, process past experiences, and build practical strategies to improve emotional well-being.

Clariza centers each encounter on the individual in front of her, offering compassionate guidance that respects identity and lived experience. Whether someone seeks support for healing after trauma, stronger relationships, or clearer direction during change, she aims to walk alongside them with empathy, professional insight, and a focus on collaborative progress.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Clariza integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into her work to meet a range of needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or emotions arise - it is often useful for clients facing life transitions, anxiety, or motivation challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and problems with coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotions, relationship struggles, and impulse-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to therapy, and may combine elements from different approaches as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility; sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and circumstances. Working remotely with licensed professionals makes it possible to attend regular sessions without long commutes, to maintain continuity during life changes, and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.