Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2009029356
- NPI
- 1275856791
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Dala supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Dala
Dala Hemeyer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with 16 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, depression, compassion fatigue, and coaching. She also focuses on issues such as caregiver stress, fertility-related concerns, guilt and shame, and women's issues.
Dala uses straightforward conversation to help people sort priorities and make small changes that add up. Sessions focus on practical steps and on noticing what already works in daily life. She treats mood concerns like postpartum depression and seasonal affective disorder with attention to routines, supports, and coping strategies.
Her approach draws on client-centered work that centers the person's perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are offered as short exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus.
Dala also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods to clarify goals and build momentum toward them. That can look like brief skill practice, setting small experiments, or reshaping a difficult task into manageable steps. She helps people balance work, family demands, and health-related pressures while keeping concrete plans in view.
People who come for coaching or therapy can expect clear, practical suggestions and a focus on what they can try between sessions. To start, she asks about immediate concerns, daily routines, and what the client wants to change next.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Dala commonly blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. Client-centered work means the therapist follows the client's priorities and uses reflective listening to clarify concerns and goals. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Mindfulness Therapy offers brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit the presenting problem, daily routine, and short-term goals. That could mean emphasizing problem-solving and goal-setting some weeks, and practicing coping skills or short mindfulness exercises in others.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing a focused check-in during a lunch break, or making it easier to continue care while relocating within the same state. These practical benefits can make it simpler to keep momentum between appointments and try the small experiments that CBT and solution-focused work often involve.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Dala focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career issues, coping with life changes, depression, coaching, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include caregiver stress, fertility issues, guilt and shame, life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, mood disorders, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, self-love, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered conversation combined with practical methods from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. Sessions emphasize simple tools and small steps to help clients move forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of stress and mood concerns. That background informs her practical, skills-focused approach.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Missouri.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the plan selected.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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