Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Kay Schechter, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 000827
- NPI
- 1760116636
- Experience
- 34 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Kay 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
- Relationship concerns
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Kay
Kay Schechter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with 34 years of professional experience. She focuses on relationship concerns, grief and loss, low self-esteem, career challenges, and depression. Kay also pays attention to issues related to aging and geriatric concerns, cancer and hospice matters, seasonal mood changes, and personality-related patterns.
Kay keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what feels most urgent and helps people name the problem. Conversations center on thoughts, feelings, and daily behavior changes that can make a difference. Expect clear, step-by-step work rather than abstract theory.
In practice she helps people sort communication problems, commitment concerns, and the anxiety that can follow major life events. For grief and end-of-life matters she focuses on coping strategies and realistic planning. For career or self-esteem issues she looks at goal-setting, daily routines, and actions that build confidence.
Her approach is collaborative. Kay asks questions, offers observations, and suggests exercises people can try between sessions. She discusses what is working and what needs changing as therapy progresses. The aim is practical improvement people can notice in everyday life.
Sessions are held in a manner arranged through the service. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. Kay conducts work in English and does not accept international clients at this time.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Kay uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and changes. One common approach emphasizes behavioral activation, which helps people schedule small, manageable activities to lift mood and reduce avoidance. This is useful for depression, low motivation, and seasonal mood shifts.Another frequently used approach concentrates on communication and problem-solving skills. Sessions teach clear ways to express needs, set boundaries, and address conflicts one step at a time. This work supports relationship concerns and commitment or communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kay will review a person’s situation and goals, then recommend techniques to try. She adapts the plan as progress is made, and the client’s feedback guides changes to methods and pace.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow work during a lunch break or a quieter moment at home, depending on the format offered. Licensed professionals can discuss which format best fits a person’s schedule and needs during the initial matching process.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She addresses relationship problems, grief and loss, low self-esteem, career difficulties, and depression, plus related areas such as aging concerns and end-of-life matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, task-focused approach that centers on clear steps and exercises people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 34 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice.
Where is she licensed and what is her credential?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are offered.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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