Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Elizabeth Allen, LSCSW, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LSCSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 003612
- Licensed in Kansas
- LSCSW, licence LSCSW 06131
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904015412
- NPI
- 1871629071
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Elizabeth 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 care
- Cognitive behavioral work
- 25 years experience
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Allen is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with 25 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, grief, depression, and related issues. Her work also covers areas such as addiction, parenting strain, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what is most troubling. Sessions are practical and centered on the person in front of her. She listens, asks questions, and helps set clear next steps. That might mean trying a new coping skill, looking at thoughts that get in the way, or planning small behavior changes to reduce stress.
Elizabeth draws on client-centered methods to keep the focus on each person’s goals and values. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Together these approaches are aimed at reducing distress and increasing day-to-day functioning.
Her background includes long experience across common life challenges - caregiving stress, chronic illness, relationship strain, and major life changes. Elizabeth helps people cope with loss, recovery from abuse, and the practical fallout of mood disorders. She emphasizes clear, manageable steps rather than abstract concepts.
People who choose her will find direct, practical support. Before scheduling, readers should confirm session options and the way appointments are scheduled through the site.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy places the person's goals and values at the center of sessions. That means the therapist listens closely, follows what matters most to the client, and adjusts the pace and focus to their concerns. This approach helps with grief, relationship strain, and caregiving stress by prioritizing what the person wants to address.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. In practice that means identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing alternative viewpoints, and trying small behavioral changes. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, and managing mood swings.
Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide what fits their goals, needs, and preferences. That conversation can include how active or reflective sessions should be and which skills to prioritize.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and tracking tools to work in remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas, Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, grief, depression, addictions, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on practical steps, exploring thoughts, and trying new coping behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience helping people with a wide range of life and mental health challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credentials LSCSW and LCSW and is licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers