Be More Present

Welcome. I am so glad you are here.

Therapy is one of the few spaces in our busy lives in which we can slow ourselves down and notice what is happening in our minds, bodies, and worlds. Our own ability to be present with ourselves can drastically change our lives and our relationships, and experiencing the safe, nonjudgmental presence of a skilled, mental health therapist can help us on that journey. 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

  • Individual Therapy

    A safe, confidential space just for you. Through our work together, you can:

    - Break free from feeling stuck and build momentum toward the changes you want

    - Quiet your inner critic and cultivate greater self-compassion and self-esteem

    - Develop healthy boundaries and improve relationship patterns

    - Explore your evolving identity and embrace who you are

  • Couples & Relationship Counseling

    Relationships are hard. Counseling can help partners to:

    - Disrupt repeating patterns that cause conflict and frustration

    - Develop clear, compassionate communication skills so all partners feel heard 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

  • Trauma Therapy

    When trauma or chronic stress becomes stuck in your body and mind, specialized therapy can help you to:

    - Process traumatic memories in a safe, contained space

    - Develop skills to manage flashbacks, anxiety, and hypervigilance

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

    - Transform the impact of trauma into resilience and personal growth

  • Professional Consultation

    Licensed professionals seeking support can:

    - Identify next steps for your clients when you hit a plateau

    - Confront imposter syndrome and reinforce your confidence

    - 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