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- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-focused
About LaDawna
LCSW in Missouri with 25 years of experience, LaDawna Thomas helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship concerns. She also focuses on trauma and abuse, blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, domestic violence, and perinatal mood concerns. LaDawna works with adults and young adults to address practical problems and daily struggles.
LaDawna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She emphasizes noticing thought patterns and testing small changes in behavior. Sessions often involve learning skills, setting short-term goals, and trying new ways to respond to stress.
Clients can expect direct feedback along with supportive guidance. The work balances challenge and encouragement so people can change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. LaDawna aims to help people build more productive thinking and decision making.
Her background includes long experience with perinatal mental health, anger management, and behavior change for youth and adults. That past work informs her approach to communication problems and relationship strain.
LaDawna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Missouri. Sessions are conducted in English. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
LaDawna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT sessions often involve short exercises, tracking thoughts, and setting small, practical goals to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice their present-moment experience without judgment. Mindfulness exercises commonly include brief breathing or awareness practices that reduce reactivity to stress.
Motivational Interviewing appears in her work to clarify goals and increase readiness for change. This approach focuses on the client's own reasons for change and helps set manageable next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options with each person and choose methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That process is collaborative and can shift over time as progress is made.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so work or caregiving duties are easier to manage.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns. Additional areas include blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, domestic violence, and perinatal mood concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines direct feedback with supportive guidance and practical skill building. Sessions focus on noticing thought patterns, setting short-term goals, and testing changes in behavior.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of experience working with youth and adults on issues such as anger management, behavior change, and perinatal mental health.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Missouri. Her practice is based in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided when selecting session options.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first appointment through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.