Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 004817
- NPI
- 1316636327
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Lia 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.
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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- ACT and CBT
About Lia
Dr. Lia Willis is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 20 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, career strain, and the challenges that come with life changes. She also addresses relationship concerns, grief, anger, compassion fatigue, and issues related to addiction.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is causing strain and what practical steps might help. She uses common-sense language and focuses on everyday problems like work pressure, family tension, and caregiving stress. Sessions are intended to be a place to talk through feelings and to try workable strategies for coping.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means sessions often include noticing difficult thoughts, clarifying values and goals, and practicing small changes in thinking or behavior. She also has experience with concerns such as adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, BDSM and kink culture, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
Dr. Willis has worked with people facing family of origin issues, codependency, domestic violence, first responder stress, and challenges tied to intellectual disability. She aims to help people reduce painful emotions and build routines that fit day-to-day life. Her background includes work with both physical illness and emotional difficulty.
People looking for a practical, down-to-earth clinician who uses evidence-informed methods may find her approach useful. To confirm current session options, readers should check the booking details before scheduling.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and commit to actions that fit their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and feeling stuck. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It supports exploring feelings and building trust in the therapeutic relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills.Finding the right combination of these approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and everyday life. The choice of techniques is adjusted based on what the person needs and prefers, so sessions remain practical and goal-oriented.
Session format options are not specified here, so confirm the current session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a work break or between appointments. They can also make shorter, focused meetings or regular weekly sessions more convenient. Ask about available session lengths and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, career strain, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on thoughts, values, and practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in clinical settings and supporting people with both emotional and physical health challenges.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with an LCSW credential in Missouri.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
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