Hi! I am Helene F. Platke, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Missouri. My approach to therapy is very personalized to each individual and I use elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, DBT and EMDR therapeutic interventions to help clients find relief from their symptoms. I help clients look into their reasons for seeking therapy and what they hope to achieve through treatment to develop a treatment plan tailored to their specific needs. In addition, I work with children and teens to help them work through the tough issues they may be facing in their lives.
After receiving my Masters in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 1992, I provided individual, family and group therapy in a variety of different settings. My main focus in my early years was working with the victims of childhood trauma and violence. As my practice has developed, I have broadened my practice to focus on individuals struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression and grief.
The relationship between the therapist and the client is one of the most important aspects of successful therapy. I hope to help you find the answers you are looking for by finding and eliminating the roadblocks put in your path to success. Together we can help you overcome your problems by focusing on your goals, dreams and aspirations.
Additional areas of focus: Body image, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Internal Family Systems
MO LCSW 004517
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Helene is the best!!
Written on Dec 04, 2025 after therapy with Helene for 3 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
Amazing support
Written on May 09, 2025 after therapy with Helene for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues
Great person to talk too
Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with Helene for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Friendly and easy going. 10/10
Written on Aug 06, 2022 after therapy with Helene for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger management, and career difficulties
She is awesome! She listens, she cares, and she’s easy to talk to.
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Helene for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Helene is great. Very personable and caring. She listens and has great insight.
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Helene for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and career difficulties