About

Clariza Scarlett Saint George is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with ten years of clinical experience. Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns, including addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, ADHD, and relationship and family dynamics. She maintains a particular emphasis on LGBT issues and on helping people navigate intimacy-related challenges, grief, and career or life transitions.

Her work integrates multiple evidence-based methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness practices. She attends to co-occurring issues such as substance use, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and attachment-related patterns. Clariza frames treatment around the specific concerns listed in her specialties and additional focus areas, offering an approach that reflects those documented methods and topics. Her license is IL LCSW 149.030797.
Location:
Illinois, United States
Years Experience:
10
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: IL LCSW 149.030797
  • NPI Number: 1407342223
  • License: LCSW (Illinois)

Remote sessions and therapeutic approaches



Clariza uses structured, skills-based methods alongside client-centered and mindfulness-oriented practices in remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is presented as a way to identify thought patterns and test practical strategies for managing emotions and behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is described in terms of clarifying personal values and developing actions that align with those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are offered for building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. These approaches are described in accessible language so prospective clients can decide whether a focus on skill development, values-based work, or emotion-focused exploration is the best collaborative fit.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. The profile notes these communication formats so individuals can choose the session style that works for them.

What is Clariza's clinical experience?

Clariza Scarlett Saint George has ten years of experience as a licensed clinician.

What credentials does she hold?

She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois. License details are IL LCSW 149.030797.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are provided in English.

Where is she licensed or located?

She is licensed and based in Illinois.

How can someone work with her remotely?

Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does she accept international clients?

The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.

What does it cost to work with her?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.