Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
John Dickerson, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2023039684
- NPI
- 1093357766
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information John 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Communication problems
About John
John Dickerson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with five years of practice. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses attachment and communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
He grew up in rural northwest Missouri and uses that background to understand the pressures people face in smaller communities. He completed both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree at Missouri State University and holds an LCSW. His work history includes inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and in-home visits, which shaped his way of working with practical daily challenges.
Sessions typically center on straightforward conversation and problem-solving. He helps people identify patterns that make stress or anxiety worse and tries out concrete ways to change those patterns. He pays attention to how relationships and communication affect mood and coping.
When trauma or past abuse is part of the problem, he combines attention to immediate safety with steps to reduce symptoms and reclaim daily functioning. For people wrestling with guilt, forgiveness, or life-purpose questions he focuses on realistic choices and small behavioral steps that make a difference.
John aims to support people dealing with the demands of work, family, and community life. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site matching steps to schedule an initial session and confirm the current session options before booking.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches fit with online work
John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, then testing small changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps with day-to-day stress, worry, and mood problems.Another approach centers on improving communication and attachment-style patterns in relationships. It involves looking at how people relate, practicing clearer ways to talk, and reducing repeated conflicts that raise stress. This can be useful for relationship strain and loneliness.
Finding the right way of working is part of the therapy process. He will collaborate with each person to pick approaches that match goals, needs, and what feels workable. That look-and-see method means techniques can be adjusted as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or family schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use online work to keep appointments consistent while focusing on practical steps people can use in everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on attachment, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, and life-purpose questions.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical conversation and problem-solving with attention to daily life demands. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying concrete changes that reduce distress.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical experience working in inpatient, outpatient, and in-home settings. That range informs his approach to different kinds of problems.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Missouri as MO LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers